#8A378D

#8A378D

Overview

#8A378D is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 138, 55, 141, in HSL 297.9°, 43.9%, 38.4%, and in CMYK 2.1%, 61.0%, 0.0%, 44.7%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#8A378D

RGB

138, 55, 141

HSL

297.9, 43.9%, 38.4%

HSV

297.9, 61.0%, 55.3%

CMYK

2.1%, 61.0%, 0.0%, 44.7%

OKLCH

0.4851 0.1566 326.3

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: #8A378D;
color: #8A378D;
border-color: #8A378D;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.97:1

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 #8A378D?

RGB(138, 55, 141) · HSL(297.9, 43.9%, 38.4%) · CMYK(2.1%, 61.0%, 0.0%, 44.7%)

Does #8A378D meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.97:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8A378D?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8A378D background; contrast on black is 3.01:1.