#8A235F

#8A235F

Overview

#8A235F is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 138, 35, 95, in HSL 325.0°, 59.5%, 33.9%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 74.6%, 31.2%, 45.9%. The nearest named color is maroon 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#8A235F

RGB

138, 35, 95

HSL

325.0, 59.5%, 33.9%

HSV

325.0, 74.6%, 54.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 74.6%, 31.2%, 45.9%

OKLCH

0.4403 0.1502 349.3

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: #8A235F;
color: #8A235F;
border-color: #8A235F;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 900 #831843

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

8.45:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.49:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8A235F?

RGB(138, 35, 95) · HSL(325.0, 59.5%, 33.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 74.6%, 31.2%, 45.9%)

Does #8A235F meet WCAG contrast on white?

8.45:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8A235F?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8A235F background; contrast on black is 2.49:1.