#8A1997

#8A1997

Color Values

HEX

#8A1997

RGB

138, 25, 151

HSL

293.8, 71.6%, 34.5%

HSV

293.8, 83.4%, 59.2%

CMYK

8.6%, 83.4%, 0.0%, 40.8%

OKLCH

0.4635 0.2001 323.2

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: #8A1997;
color: #8A1997;
border-color: #8A1997;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.88:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.67:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8A1997?

RGB(138, 25, 151) · HSL(293.8, 71.6%, 34.5%) · CMYK(8.6%, 83.4%, 0.0%, 40.8%)

Does #8A1997 meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.88:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8A1997?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8A1997 background; contrast on black is 2.67:1.