#8A338F

#8A338F

Overview

#8A338F is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 138, 51, 143, in HSL 296.7°, 47.4%, 38.0%, and in CMYK 3.5%, 64.3%, 0.0%, 43.9%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#8A338F

RGB

138, 51, 143

HSL

296.7, 47.4%, 38.0%

HSV

296.7, 64.3%, 56.1%

CMYK

3.5%, 64.3%, 0.0%, 43.9%

OKLCH

0.4815 0.1643 325.5

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: #8A338F;
color: #8A338F;
border-color: #8A338F;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.12:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.95:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8A338F?

RGB(138, 51, 143) · HSL(296.7, 47.4%, 38.0%) · CMYK(3.5%, 64.3%, 0.0%, 43.9%)

Does #8A338F meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.12:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8A338F?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8A338F background; contrast on black is 2.95:1.