#8B5B7C

#8B5B7C

Overview

#8B5B7C is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 139, 91, 124, in HSL 318.8°, 20.9%, 45.1%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 34.5%, 10.8%, 45.5%. The nearest named color is plum 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#8B5B7C

RGB

139, 91, 124

HSL

318.8, 20.9%, 45.1%

HSV

318.8, 34.5%, 54.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 34.5%, 10.8%, 45.5%

OKLCH

0.5343 0.0778 339.0

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: #8B5B7C;
color: #8B5B7C;
border-color: #8B5B7C;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 500 #71717A

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.41:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.89:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8B5B7C?

RGB(139, 91, 124) · HSL(318.8, 20.9%, 45.1%) · CMYK(0.0%, 34.5%, 10.8%, 45.5%)

Does #8B5B7C meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.41:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8B5B7C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8B5B7C background; contrast on black is 3.89:1.