#8A247C

#8A247C

Overview

#8A247C is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 138, 36, 124, in HSL 308.2°, 58.6%, 34.1%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 73.9%, 10.1%, 45.9%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#8A247C

RGB

138, 36, 124

HSL

308.2, 58.6%, 34.1%

HSV

308.2, 73.9%, 54.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 73.9%, 10.1%, 45.9%

OKLCH

0.4553 0.1683 334.2

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: #8A247C;
color: #8A247C;
border-color: #8A247C;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

8.0:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.62:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8A247C?

RGB(138, 36, 124) · HSL(308.2, 58.6%, 34.1%) · CMYK(0.0%, 73.9%, 10.1%, 45.9%)

Does #8A247C meet WCAG contrast on white?

8.0:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8A247C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8A247C background; contrast on black is 2.62:1.