#8A3E8E

#8A3E8E

Color Values

HEX

#8A3E8E

RGB

138, 62, 142

HSL

297.0, 39.2%, 40.0%

HSV

297.0, 56.3%, 55.7%

CMYK

2.8%, 56.3%, 0.0%, 44.3%

OKLCH

0.4947 0.1466 325.6

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: #8A3E8E;
color: #8A3E8E;
border-color: #8A3E8E;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.64:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.16:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8A3E8E?

RGB(138, 62, 142) · HSL(297.0, 39.2%, 40.0%) · CMYK(2.8%, 56.3%, 0.0%, 44.3%)

Does #8A3E8E meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.64:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8A3E8E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8A3E8E background; contrast on black is 3.16:1.