#8B5993

#8B5993

Overview

#8B5993 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 139, 89, 147, in HSL 291.7°, 24.6%, 46.3%, and in CMYK 5.4%, 39.5%, 0.0%, 42.4%. The nearest named color is Razzmic Berry.

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Color Values

HEX

#8B5993

RGB

139, 89, 147

HSL

291.7, 24.6%, 46.3%

HSV

291.7, 39.5%, 57.6%

CMYK

5.4%, 39.5%, 0.0%, 42.4%

OKLCH

0.5406 0.1049 321.9

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: #8B5993;
color: #8B5993;
border-color: #8B5993;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.32:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.95:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8B5993?

RGB(139, 89, 147) · HSL(291.7, 24.6%, 46.3%) · CMYK(5.4%, 39.5%, 0.0%, 42.4%)

Does #8B5993 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.32:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8B5993?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8B5993 background; contrast on black is 3.95:1.