#8B698E

#8B698E

Color Values

HEX

#8B698E

RGB

139, 105, 142

HSL

295.1, 15.0%, 48.4%

HSV

295.1, 26.1%, 55.7%

CMYK

2.1%, 26.1%, 0.0%, 44.3%

OKLCH

0.5678 0.0687 323.7

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: #8B698E;
color: #8B698E;
border-color: #8B698E;
Nearest Tailwind: Slate 500 #64748B

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.66:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.51:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8B698E?

RGB(139, 105, 142) · HSL(295.1, 15.0%, 48.4%) · CMYK(2.1%, 26.1%, 0.0%, 44.3%)

Does #8B698E meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.66:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8B698E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8B698E background; contrast on black is 4.51:1.