#8A299C

#8A299C

Overview

#8A299C is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 138, 41, 156, in HSL 290.6°, 58.4%, 38.6%, and in CMYK 11.5%, 73.7%, 0.0%, 38.8%. The nearest named color is NCS S 2050-R50B Purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#8A299C

RGB

138, 41, 156

HSL

290.6, 58.4%, 38.6%

HSV

290.6, 73.7%, 61.2%

CMYK

11.5%, 73.7%, 0.0%, 38.8%

OKLCH

0.4791 0.1887 320.9

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: #8A299C;
color: #8A299C;
border-color: #8A299C;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.3:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.88:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8A299C?

RGB(138, 41, 156) · HSL(290.6, 58.4%, 38.6%) · CMYK(11.5%, 73.7%, 0.0%, 38.8%)

Does #8A299C meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.3:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8A299C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8A299C background; contrast on black is 2.88:1.