#8B5495

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8B5495?

RGB(139, 84, 149), HSL(290.8, 27.9%, 45.7%), CMYK(6.7%, 43.6%, 0.0%, 41.6%).

Q: Does #8B5495 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.53:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#8B5495 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 139, 84, 149, in HSL 290.8°, 27.9%, 45.7%, and in CMYK 6.7%, 43.6%, 0.0%, 41.6%. The nearest named color is orchid 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#8B5495

RGB

139, 84, 149

HSL

290.8, 27.9%, 45.7%

HSV

290.8, 43.6%, 58.4%

CMYK

6.7%, 43.6%, 0.0%, 41.6%

OKLCH

0.5331 0.1163 321.3

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: orchid 4

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.