#8A3298

#8A3298

Overview

#8A3298 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 138, 50, 152, in HSL 291.8°, 50.5%, 39.6%, and in CMYK 9.2%, 67.1%, 0.0%, 40.4%. The nearest named color is NCS S 2050-R50B Purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#8A3298

RGB

138, 50, 152

HSL

291.8, 50.5%, 39.6%

HSV

291.8, 67.1%, 59.6%

CMYK

9.2%, 67.1%, 0.0%, 40.4%

OKLCH

0.4857 0.1739 321.9

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: #8A3298;
color: #8A3298;
border-color: #8A3298;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.02:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.99:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8A3298?

RGB(138, 50, 152) · HSL(291.8, 50.5%, 39.6%) · CMYK(9.2%, 67.1%, 0.0%, 40.4%)

Does #8A3298 meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.02:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8A3298?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8A3298 background; contrast on black is 2.99:1.