#8B6D8F

#8B6D8F

Overview

#8B6D8F is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 139, 109, 143, in HSL 292.9°, 13.5%, 49.4%, and in CMYK 2.8%, 23.8%, 0.0%, 43.9%. The nearest named color is plum 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#8B6D8F

RGB

139, 109, 143

HSL

292.9, 13.5%, 49.4%

HSV

292.9, 23.8%, 56.1%

CMYK

2.8%, 23.8%, 0.0%, 43.9%

OKLCH

0.576 0.0622 322.4

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: #8B6D8F;
color: #8B6D8F;
border-color: #8B6D8F;
Nearest Tailwind: Slate 500 #64748B

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.49:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.68:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8B6D8F?

RGB(139, 109, 143) · HSL(292.9, 13.5%, 49.4%) · CMYK(2.8%, 23.8%, 0.0%, 43.9%)

Does #8B6D8F meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.49:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8B6D8F?

Use 000000 text on a #8B6D8F background; contrast on black is 4.68:1.