#8A3F98

#8A3F98

Overview

#8A3F98 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 138, 63, 152, in HSL 290.6°, 41.4%, 42.2%, and in CMYK 9.2%, 58.6%, 0.0%, 40.4%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#8A3F98

RGB

138, 63, 152

HSL

290.6, 41.4%, 42.2%

HSV

290.6, 58.6%, 59.6%

CMYK

9.2%, 58.6%, 0.0%, 40.4%

OKLCH

0.5017 0.1548 321.1

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: #8A3F98;
color: #8A3F98;
border-color: #8A3F98;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.47:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.25:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8A3F98?

RGB(138, 63, 152) · HSL(290.6, 41.4%, 42.2%) · CMYK(9.2%, 58.6%, 0.0%, 40.4%)

Does #8A3F98 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.47:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8A3F98?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8A3F98 background; contrast on black is 3.25:1.