#8A478F

#8A478F

Overview

#8A478F is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 138, 71, 143, in HSL 295.8°, 33.6%, 42.0%, and in CMYK 3.5%, 50.3%, 0.0%, 43.9%. The nearest named color is orchid 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#8A478F

RGB

138, 71, 143

HSL

295.8, 33.6%, 42.0%

HSV

295.8, 50.3%, 56.1%

CMYK

3.5%, 50.3%, 0.0%, 43.9%

OKLCH

0.5082 0.1325 324.7

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: #8A478F;
color: #8A478F;
border-color: #8A478F;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.22:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.38:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8A478F?

RGB(138, 71, 143) · HSL(295.8, 33.6%, 42.0%) · CMYK(3.5%, 50.3%, 0.0%, 43.9%)

Does #8A478F meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.22:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8A478F?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8A478F background; contrast on black is 3.38:1.