#8A3498

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8A3498?

RGB(138, 52, 152), HSL(291.6, 49.0%, 40.0%), CMYK(9.2%, 65.8%, 0.0%, 40.4%).

Q: Does #8A3498 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.94:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#8A3498 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 138, 52, 152, in HSL 291.6°, 49.0%, 40.0%, and in CMYK 9.2%, 65.8%, 0.0%, 40.4%. The nearest named color is NCS S 2050-R50B Purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#8A3498

RGB

138, 52, 152

HSL

291.6, 49.0%, 40.0%

HSV

291.6, 65.8%, 59.6%

CMYK

9.2%, 65.8%, 0.0%, 40.4%

OKLCH

0.488 0.1712 321.8

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: NCS S 2050-R50B Purple

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.