#8A427B

#8A427B

Color Values

HEX

#8A427B

RGB

138, 66, 123

HSL

312.5, 35.3%, 40.0%

HSV

312.5, 52.2%, 54.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 52.2%, 10.9%, 45.9%

OKLCH

0.4909 0.1225 335.8

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.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #8A427B;
color: #8A427B;
border-color: #8A427B;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.68:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.15:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8A427B?

RGB(138, 66, 123) · HSL(312.5, 35.3%, 40.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 52.2%, 10.9%, 45.9%)

Does #8A427B meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.68:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8A427B?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8A427B background; contrast on black is 3.15:1.