#8A438D

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8A438D?

RGB(138, 67, 141), HSL(297.6, 35.6%, 40.8%), CMYK(2.1%, 52.5%, 0.0%, 44.7%).

Q: Does #8A438D meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.43:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#8A438D is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 138, 67, 141, in HSL 297.6°, 35.6%, 40.8%, and in CMYK 2.1%, 52.5%, 0.0%, 44.7%. The nearest named color is orchid 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#8A438D

RGB

138, 67, 141

HSL

297.6, 35.6%, 40.8%

HSV

297.6, 52.5%, 55.3%

CMYK

2.1%, 52.5%, 0.0%, 44.7%

OKLCH

0.5012 0.1374 325.8

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: orchid 4

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.