#8B5C76

#8B5C76

Overview

#8B5C76 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 139, 92, 118, in HSL 326.8°, 20.3%, 45.3%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 33.8%, 15.1%, 45.5%. The nearest named color is plum 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#8B5C76

RGB

139, 92, 118

HSL

326.8, 20.3%, 45.3%

HSV

326.8, 33.8%, 54.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 33.8%, 15.1%, 45.5%

OKLCH

0.5339 0.0711 345.5

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: #8B5C76;
color: #8B5C76;
border-color: #8B5C76;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 500 #71717A

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.4:1

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 #8B5C76?

RGB(139, 92, 118) · HSL(326.8, 20.3%, 45.3%) · CMYK(0.0%, 33.8%, 15.1%, 45.5%)

Does #8B5C76 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.4:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8B5C76?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8B5C76 background; contrast on black is 3.89:1.