#8A378C

#8A378C

Overview

#8A378C is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 138, 55, 140, in HSL 298.6°, 43.6%, 38.2%, and in CMYK 1.4%, 60.7%, 0.0%, 45.1%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#8A378C

RGB

138, 55, 140

HSL

298.6, 43.6%, 38.2%

HSV

298.6, 60.7%, 54.9%

CMYK

1.4%, 60.7%, 0.0%, 45.1%

OKLCH

0.4845 0.1557 326.7

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: #8A378C;
color: #8A378C;
border-color: #8A378C;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.99:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.01:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8A378C?

RGB(138, 55, 140) · HSL(298.6, 43.6%, 38.2%) · CMYK(1.4%, 60.7%, 0.0%, 45.1%)

Does #8A378C meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.99:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8A378C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8A378C background; contrast on black is 3.01:1.