#8B5480

#8B5480

Color Values

HEX

#8B5480

RGB

139, 84, 128

HSL

312.0, 24.7%, 43.7%

HSV

312.0, 39.6%, 54.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 39.6%, 7.9%, 45.5%

OKLCH

0.5235 0.0947 334.5

Properties

Color Psychology

Magenta is a stimulating, attention-commanding color that bridges passion and imagination. It represents transformation, artistic vision, and unconventional thinking. Magenta disrupts expectations and is associated with innovation and bold self-expression.

Design Usage

Medium magentas are powerful for brands that want to project creativity and boldness. They create eye-catching gradients when blended with purple or orange tones. Use sparingly as accent colors for maximum impact in otherwise restrained designs.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #8B5480;
color: #8B5480;
border-color: #8B5480;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 900 #831843

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.71:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.68:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8B5480?

RGB(139, 84, 128) · HSL(312.0, 24.7%, 43.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 39.6%, 7.9%, 45.5%)

Does #8B5480 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.71:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8B5480?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8B5480 background; contrast on black is 3.68:1.