#8A2178

#8A2178

Color Values

HEX

#8A2178

RGB

138, 33, 120

HSL

310.3, 61.4%, 33.5%

HSV

310.3, 76.1%, 54.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 76.1%, 13.0%, 45.9%

OKLCH

0.4505 0.1688 336.0

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: #8A2178;
color: #8A2178;
border-color: #8A2178;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

8.17:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.57:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8A2178?

RGB(138, 33, 120) · HSL(310.3, 61.4%, 33.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 76.1%, 13.0%, 45.9%)

Does #8A2178 meet WCAG contrast on white?

8.17:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8A2178?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8A2178 background; contrast on black is 2.57:1.