#8B5B8C

#8B5B8C

Overview

#8B5B8C is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 139, 91, 140, in HSL 298.8°, 21.2%, 45.3%, and in CMYK 0.7%, 35.0%, 0.0%, 45.1%. The nearest named color is Razzmic Berry.

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Color Values

HEX

#8B5B8C

RGB

139, 91, 140

HSL

298.8, 21.2%, 45.3%

HSV

298.8, 35.0%, 54.9%

CMYK

0.7%, 35.0%, 0.0%, 45.1%

OKLCH

0.541 0.0934 326.1

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: #8B5B8C;
color: #8B5B8C;
border-color: #8B5B8C;
Nearest Tailwind: Slate 500 #64748B

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.29:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.97:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8B5B8C?

RGB(139, 91, 140) · HSL(298.8, 21.2%, 45.3%) · CMYK(0.7%, 35.0%, 0.0%, 45.1%)

Does #8B5B8C meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.29:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8B5B8C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8B5B8C background; contrast on black is 3.97:1.