#8A308B

#8A308B

Overview

#8A308B is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 138, 48, 139, in HSL 299.3°, 48.7%, 36.7%, and in CMYK 0.7%, 65.5%, 0.0%, 45.5%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#8A308B

RGB

138, 48, 139

HSL

299.3, 48.7%, 36.7%

HSV

299.3, 65.5%, 54.5%

CMYK

0.7%, 65.5%, 0.0%, 45.5%

OKLCH

0.4758 0.165 327.3

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: #8A308B;
color: #8A308B;
border-color: #8A308B;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

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 #8A308B?

RGB(138, 48, 139) · HSL(299.3, 48.7%, 36.7%) · CMYK(0.7%, 65.5%, 0.0%, 45.5%)

Does #8A308B meet WCAG contrast on white?

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

What text color is readable on #8A308B?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8A308B background; contrast on black is 2.88:1.