#8A308C

#8A308C

Overview

#8A308C is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 138, 48, 140, in HSL 298.7°, 48.9%, 36.9%, and in CMYK 1.4%, 65.7%, 0.0%, 45.1%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#8A308C

RGB

138, 48, 140

HSL

298.7, 48.9%, 36.9%

HSV

298.7, 65.7%, 54.9%

CMYK

1.4%, 65.7%, 0.0%, 45.1%

OKLCH

0.4763 0.1659 326.9

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: #8A308C;
color: #8A308C;
border-color: #8A308C;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.29:1

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 #8A308C?

RGB(138, 48, 140) · HSL(298.7, 48.9%, 36.9%) · CMYK(1.4%, 65.7%, 0.0%, 45.1%)

Does #8A308C meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.29:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8A308C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8A308C background; contrast on black is 2.88:1.