#8A378B

#8A378B

Overview

#8A378B is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 138, 55, 139, in HSL 299.3°, 43.3%, 38.0%, and in CMYK 0.7%, 60.4%, 0.0%, 45.5%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#8A378B

RGB

138, 55, 139

HSL

299.3, 43.3%, 38.0%

HSV

299.3, 60.4%, 54.5%

CMYK

0.7%, 60.4%, 0.0%, 45.5%

OKLCH

0.484 0.1548 327.2

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: #8A378B;
color: #8A378B;
border-color: #8A378B;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.0:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

3.0:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8A378B?

RGB(138, 55, 139) · HSL(299.3, 43.3%, 38.0%) · CMYK(0.7%, 60.4%, 0.0%, 45.5%)

Does #8A378B meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.0:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8A378B?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8A378B background; contrast on black is 3.0:1.