#8A388C

#8A388C

Overview

#8A388C is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 138, 56, 140, in HSL 298.6°, 42.9%, 38.4%, and in CMYK 1.4%, 60.0%, 0.0%, 45.1%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid 4.

On this page

Color Values

HEX

#8A388C

RGB

138, 56, 140

HSL

298.6, 42.9%, 38.4%

HSV

298.6, 60.0%, 54.9%

CMYK

1.4%, 60.0%, 0.0%, 45.1%

OKLCH

0.4858 0.1542 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: #8A388C;
color: #8A388C;
border-color: #8A388C;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.94:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.03:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Compare With

Related Articles

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8A388C?

RGB(138, 56, 140) · HSL(298.6, 42.9%, 38.4%) · CMYK(1.4%, 60.0%, 0.0%, 45.1%)

Does #8A388C meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.94:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8A388C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8A388C background; contrast on black is 3.03:1.