#8A237F

#8A237F

Color Values

HEX

#8A237F

RGB

138, 35, 127

HSL

306.4, 59.5%, 33.9%

HSV

306.4, 74.6%, 54.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 74.6%, 8.0%, 45.9%

OKLCH

0.456 0.1717 332.8

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: #8A237F;
color: #8A237F;
border-color: #8A237F;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.99:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.63:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8A237F?

RGB(138, 35, 127) · HSL(306.4, 59.5%, 33.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 74.6%, 8.0%, 45.9%)

Does #8A237F meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.99:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8A237F?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8A237F background; contrast on black is 2.63:1.