#8A3174

#8A3174

Color Values

HEX

#8A3174

RGB

138, 49, 116

HSL

314.8, 47.6%, 36.7%

HSV

314.8, 64.5%, 54.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 64.5%, 15.9%, 45.9%

OKLCH

0.4648 0.1447 338.7

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: Plum

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: #8A3174;
color: #8A3174;
border-color: #8A3174;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.58:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.77:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8A3174?

RGB(138, 49, 116) · HSL(314.8, 47.6%, 36.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 64.5%, 15.9%, 45.9%)

Does #8A3174 meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.58:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8A3174?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8A3174 background; contrast on black is 2.77:1.