#8A338C

#8A338C

Overview

#8A338C is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 138, 51, 140, in HSL 298.7°, 46.6%, 37.5%, and in CMYK 1.4%, 63.6%, 0.0%, 45.1%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#8A338C

RGB

138, 51, 140

HSL

298.7, 46.6%, 37.5%

HSV

298.7, 63.6%, 54.9%

CMYK

1.4%, 63.6%, 0.0%, 45.1%

OKLCH

0.4797 0.1616 326.8

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: #8A338C;
color: #8A338C;
border-color: #8A338C;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.16:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.93:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8A338C?

RGB(138, 51, 140) · HSL(298.7, 46.6%, 37.5%) · CMYK(1.4%, 63.6%, 0.0%, 45.1%)

Does #8A338C meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.16:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8A338C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8A338C background; contrast on black is 2.93:1.