#8A308F

#8A308F

Overview

#8A308F is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 138, 48, 143, in HSL 296.8°, 49.7%, 37.5%, and in CMYK 3.5%, 66.4%, 0.0%, 43.9%. The nearest named color is NCS S 2050-R50B Purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#8A308F

RGB

138, 48, 143

HSL

296.8, 49.7%, 37.5%

HSV

296.8, 66.4%, 56.1%

CMYK

3.5%, 66.4%, 0.0%, 43.9%

OKLCH

0.4781 0.1685 325.6

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: #8A308F;
color: #8A308F;
border-color: #8A308F;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.24:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.9:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8A308F?

RGB(138, 48, 143) · HSL(296.8, 49.7%, 37.5%) · CMYK(3.5%, 66.4%, 0.0%, 43.9%)

Does #8A308F meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.24:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8A308F?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8A308F background; contrast on black is 2.9:1.