#8B708E

#8B708E

Overview

#8B708E is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 139, 112, 142, in HSL 294.0°, 11.8%, 49.8%, and in CMYK 2.1%, 21.1%, 0.0%, 44.3%. The nearest named color is plum 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#8B708E

RGB

139, 112, 142

HSL

294.0, 11.8%, 49.8%

HSV

294.0, 21.1%, 55.7%

CMYK

2.1%, 21.1%, 0.0%, 44.3%

OKLCH

0.5815 0.0552 323.0

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: #8B708E;
color: #8B708E;
border-color: #8B708E;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 500 #71717A

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.37:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.81:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8B708E?

RGB(139, 112, 142) · HSL(294.0, 11.8%, 49.8%) · CMYK(2.1%, 21.1%, 0.0%, 44.3%)

Does #8B708E meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.37:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8B708E?

Use 000000 text on a #8B708E background; contrast on black is 4.81:1.