#8A288B

#8A288B

Overview

#8A288B is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 138, 40, 139, in HSL 299.4°, 55.3%, 35.1%, and in CMYK 0.7%, 71.2%, 0.0%, 45.5%. The nearest named color is purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#8A288B

RGB

138, 40, 139

HSL

299.4, 55.3%, 35.1%

HSV

299.4, 71.2%, 54.5%

CMYK

0.7%, 71.2%, 0.0%, 45.5%

OKLCH

0.4675 0.1754 327.5

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: #8A288B;
color: #8A288B;
border-color: #8A288B;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.62:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.76:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8A288B?

RGB(138, 40, 139) · HSL(299.4, 55.3%, 35.1%) · CMYK(0.7%, 71.2%, 0.0%, 45.5%)

Does #8A288B meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.62:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8A288B?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8A288B background; contrast on black is 2.76:1.