#8A1996

#8A1996

Overview

#8A1996 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 138, 25, 150, in HSL 294.2°, 71.4%, 34.3%, and in CMYK 8.0%, 83.3%, 0.0%, 41.2%. The nearest named color is darkmagenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#8A1996

RGB

138, 25, 150

HSL

294.2, 71.4%, 34.3%

HSV

294.2, 83.3%, 58.8%

CMYK

8.0%, 83.3%, 0.0%, 41.2%

OKLCH

0.4628 0.1993 323.6

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: #8A1996;
color: #8A1996;
border-color: #8A1996;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.89:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.66:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8A1996?

RGB(138, 25, 150) · HSL(294.2, 71.4%, 34.3%) · CMYK(8.0%, 83.3%, 0.0%, 41.2%)

Does #8A1996 meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.89:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8A1996?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8A1996 background; contrast on black is 2.66:1.