#8A239B

#8A239B

Color Values

HEX

#8A239B

RGB

138, 35, 155

HSL

291.5, 63.2%, 37.3%

HSV

291.5, 77.4%, 60.8%

CMYK

11.0%, 77.4%, 0.0%, 39.2%

OKLCH

0.4733 0.1944 321.5

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: #8A239B;
color: #8A239B;
border-color: #8A239B;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.52:1

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 #8A239B?

RGB(138, 35, 155) · HSL(291.5, 63.2%, 37.3%) · CMYK(11.0%, 77.4%, 0.0%, 39.2%)

Does #8A239B meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.52:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8A239B?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8A239B background; contrast on black is 2.79:1.