#8B5F88

#8B5F88

Overview

#8B5F88 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 139, 95, 136, in HSL 304.1°, 18.8%, 45.9%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 31.7%, 2.2%, 45.5%. The nearest named color is plum 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#8B5F88

RGB

139, 95, 136

HSL

304.1, 18.8%, 45.9%

HSV

304.1, 31.7%, 54.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 31.7%, 2.2%, 45.5%

OKLCH

0.5465 0.0815 329.0

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: #8B5F88;
color: #8B5F88;
border-color: #8B5F88;
Nearest Tailwind: Slate 500 #64748B

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.13:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.09:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8B5F88?

RGB(139, 95, 136) · HSL(304.1, 18.8%, 45.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 31.7%, 2.2%, 45.5%)

Does #8B5F88 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.13:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8B5F88?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8B5F88 background; contrast on black is 4.09:1.