#8A239A

#8A239A

Overview

#8A239A is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 138, 35, 154, in HSL 291.9°, 63.0%, 37.1%, and in CMYK 10.4%, 77.3%, 0.0%, 39.6%. The nearest named color is darkmagenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#8A239A

RGB

138, 35, 154

HSL

291.9, 63.0%, 37.1%

HSV

291.9, 77.3%, 60.4%

CMYK

10.4%, 77.3%, 0.0%, 39.6%

OKLCH

0.4726 0.1935 321.8

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: #8A239A;
color: #8A239A;
border-color: #8A239A;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.53:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.79:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8A239A?

RGB(138, 35, 154) · HSL(291.9, 63.0%, 37.1%) · CMYK(10.4%, 77.3%, 0.0%, 39.6%)

Does #8A239A meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.53:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8A239A?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8A239A background; contrast on black is 2.79:1.