#8A427C

#8A427C

Overview

#8A427C is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 138, 66, 124, in HSL 311.7°, 35.3%, 40.0%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 52.2%, 10.1%, 45.9%. The nearest named color is Plum.

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Color Values

HEX

#8A427C

RGB

138, 66, 124

HSL

311.7, 35.3%, 40.0%

HSV

311.7, 52.2%, 54.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 52.2%, 10.1%, 45.9%

OKLCH

0.4914 0.1233 335.2

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: #8A427C;
color: #8A427C;
border-color: #8A427C;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.66:1

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 #8A427C?

RGB(138, 66, 124) · HSL(311.7, 35.3%, 40.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 52.2%, 10.1%, 45.9%)

Does #8A427C meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.66:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8A427C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8A427C background; contrast on black is 3.15:1.