#8B5E8D

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8B5E8D?

RGB(139, 94, 141), HSL(297.4, 20.0%, 46.1%), CMYK(1.4%, 33.3%, 0.0%, 44.7%).

Q: Does #8B5E8D meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.14:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#8B5E8D is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 139, 94, 141, in HSL 297.4°, 20.0%, 46.1%, and in CMYK 1.4%, 33.3%, 0.0%, 44.7%. The nearest named color is plum 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#8B5E8D

RGB

139, 94, 141

HSL

297.4, 20.0%, 46.1%

HSV

297.4, 33.3%, 55.3%

CMYK

1.4%, 33.3%, 0.0%, 44.7%

OKLCH

0.5468 0.0888 325.3

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: plum 4

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.