#8A217A

#8A217A

Overview

#8A217A is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 138, 33, 122, in HSL 309.1°, 61.4%, 33.5%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 76.1%, 11.6%, 45.9%. The nearest named color is purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#8A217A

RGB

138, 33, 122

HSL

309.1, 61.4%, 33.5%

HSV

309.1, 76.1%, 54.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 76.1%, 11.6%, 45.9%

OKLCH

0.4516 0.1702 335.0

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: #8A217A;
color: #8A217A;
border-color: #8A217A;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

8.14:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.58:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8A217A?

RGB(138, 33, 122) · HSL(309.1, 61.4%, 33.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 76.1%, 11.6%, 45.9%)

Does #8A217A meet WCAG contrast on white?

8.14:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8A217A?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8A217A background; contrast on black is 2.58:1.