#8A256D

#8A256D

Overview

#8A256D is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 138, 37, 109, in HSL 317.2°, 57.7%, 34.3%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 73.2%, 21.0%, 45.9%. The nearest named color is maroon 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#8A256D

RGB

138, 37, 109

HSL

317.2, 57.7%, 34.3%

HSV

317.2, 73.2%, 54.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 73.2%, 21.0%, 45.9%

OKLCH

0.4485 0.1563 341.7

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: #8A256D;
color: #8A256D;
border-color: #8A256D;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

8.18:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.57:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8A256D?

RGB(138, 37, 109) · HSL(317.2, 57.7%, 34.3%) · CMYK(0.0%, 73.2%, 21.0%, 45.9%)

Does #8A256D meet WCAG contrast on white?

8.18:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8A256D?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8A256D background; contrast on black is 2.57:1.