#8A3597

#8A3597

Color Values

HEX

#8A3597

RGB

138, 53, 151

HSL

292.0, 48.0%, 40.0%

HSV

292.0, 64.9%, 59.2%

CMYK

8.6%, 64.9%, 0.0%, 40.8%

OKLCH

0.4885 0.1688 322.1

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: #8A3597;
color: #8A3597;
border-color: #8A3597;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.92:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.04:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8A3597?

RGB(138, 53, 151) · HSL(292.0, 48.0%, 40.0%) · CMYK(8.6%, 64.9%, 0.0%, 40.8%)

Does #8A3597 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.92:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8A3597?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8A3597 background; contrast on black is 3.04:1.