#8A4178

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8A4178?

RGB(138, 65, 120), HSL(314.8, 36.0%, 39.8%), CMYK(0.0%, 52.9%, 13.0%, 45.9%).

Q: Does #8A4178 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.76:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#8A4178 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 138, 65, 120, in HSL 314.8°, 36.0%, 39.8%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 52.9%, 13.0%, 45.9%. The nearest named color is Plum.

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Color Values

HEX

#8A4178

RGB

138, 65, 120

HSL

314.8, 36.0%, 39.8%

HSV

314.8, 52.9%, 54.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 52.9%, 13.0%, 45.9%

OKLCH

0.4881 0.1217 337.6

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.