#8A488E

#8A488E

Overview

#8A488E is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 138, 72, 142, in HSL 296.6°, 32.7%, 42.0%, and in CMYK 2.8%, 49.3%, 0.0%, 44.3%. The nearest named color is orchid 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#8A488E

RGB

138, 72, 142

HSL

296.6, 32.7%, 42.0%

HSV

296.6, 49.3%, 55.7%

CMYK

2.8%, 49.3%, 0.0%, 44.3%

OKLCH

0.5092 0.1297 325.1

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: #8A488E;
color: #8A488E;
border-color: #8A488E;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.18:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.4:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8A488E?

RGB(138, 72, 142) · HSL(296.6, 32.7%, 42.0%) · CMYK(2.8%, 49.3%, 0.0%, 44.3%)

Does #8A488E meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.18:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8A488E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8A488E background; contrast on black is 3.4:1.