#8A1C9C

#8A1C9C

Overview

#8A1C9C is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 138, 28, 156, in HSL 291.6Β°, 69.6%, 36.1%, and in CMYK 11.5%, 82.1%, 0.0%, 38.8%. The nearest named color is darkmagenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#8A1C9C

RGB

138, 28, 156

HSL

291.6, 69.6%, 36.1%

HSV

291.6, 82.1%, 61.2%

CMYK

11.5%, 82.1%, 0.0%, 38.8%

OKLCH

0.4688 0.2017 321.4

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: #8A1C9C;
color: #8A1C9C;
border-color: #8A1C9C;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.7:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.73:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8A1C9C?

RGB(138, 28, 156) · HSL(291.6, 69.6%, 36.1%) · CMYK(11.5%, 82.1%, 0.0%, 38.8%)

Does #8A1C9C meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.7:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8A1C9C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8A1C9C background; contrast on black is 2.73:1.