#8B5E7C

#8B5E7C

Overview

#8B5E7C is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 139, 94, 124, in HSL 320.0°, 19.3%, 45.7%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 32.4%, 10.8%, 45.5%. The nearest named color is plum 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#8B5E7C

RGB

139, 94, 124

HSL

320.0, 19.3%, 45.7%

HSV

320.0, 32.4%, 54.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 32.4%, 10.8%, 45.5%

OKLCH

0.5399 0.072 339.8

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: #8B5E7C;
color: #8B5E7C;
border-color: #8B5E7C;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 500 #71717A

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.26:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.99:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8B5E7C?

RGB(139, 94, 124) · HSL(320.0, 19.3%, 45.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 32.4%, 10.8%, 45.5%)

Does #8B5E7C meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.26:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8B5E7C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8B5E7C background; contrast on black is 3.99:1.