#8A3979

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8A3979?

RGB(138, 57, 121), HSL(312.6, 41.5%, 38.2%), CMYK(0.0%, 58.7%, 12.3%, 45.9%).

Q: Does #8A3979 meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.14:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA pass for normal text.

Overview

#8A3979 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 138, 57, 121, in HSL 312.6°, 41.5%, 38.2%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 58.7%, 12.3%, 45.9%. The nearest named color is Plum.

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Color Values

HEX

#8A3979

RGB

138, 57, 121

HSL

312.6, 41.5%, 38.2%

HSV

312.6, 58.7%, 54.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 58.7%, 12.3%, 45.9%

OKLCH

0.4773 0.1361 336.4

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: Plum

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.