#8A229F

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8A229F?

RGB(138, 34, 159), HSL(289.9, 64.8%, 37.8%), CMYK(13.2%, 78.6%, 0.0%, 37.6%).

Q: Does #8A229F meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.47:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA pass for normal text.

Overview

#8A229F is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 138, 34, 159, in HSL 289.9°, 64.8%, 37.8%, and in CMYK 13.2%, 78.6%, 0.0%, 37.6%. The nearest named color is darkmagenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#8A229F

RGB

138, 34, 159

HSL

289.9, 64.8%, 37.8%

HSV

289.9, 78.6%, 62.4%

CMYK

13.2%, 78.6%, 0.0%, 37.6%

OKLCH

0.4752 0.1987 320.1

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: darkmagenta

Color Psychology

True purple has been the color of royalty for millennia because Tyrian purple dye was extraordinarily rare and expensive. It represents luxury, creativity, and visionary thinking. Purple stimulates problem-solving and artistic expression, bridging the physical energy of red with the calm stability of blue.

Design Usage

Medium purple is a strong primary brand color for creative agencies, streaming platforms, and premium product tiers. It differentiates effectively from the blue-green dominated tech landscape. Use it for premium badges, creator tools, and feature gating where exclusivity should be communicated.