#8A257B

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8A257B?

RGB(138, 37, 123), HSL(308.9, 57.7%, 34.3%), CMYK(0.0%, 73.2%, 10.9%, 45.9%).

Q: Does #8A257B meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.98:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA pass for normal text.

Overview

#8A257B is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 138, 37, 123, in HSL 308.9°, 57.7%, 34.3%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 73.2%, 10.9%, 45.9%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#8A257B

RGB

138, 37, 123

HSL

308.9, 57.7%, 34.3%

HSV

308.9, 73.2%, 54.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 73.2%, 10.9%, 45.9%

OKLCH

0.4556 0.1663 334.6

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: mediumorchid 4

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.