#8A496D

#8A496D

Overview

#8A496D is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 138, 73, 109, in HSL 326.8°, 30.8%, 41.4%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 47.1%, 21.0%, 45.9%. The nearest named color is RAL 4008 Signal Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#8A496D

RGB

138, 73, 109

HSL

326.8, 30.8%, 41.4%

HSV

326.8, 47.1%, 54.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 47.1%, 21.0%, 45.9%

OKLCH

0.4959 0.0991 347.0

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: #8A496D;
color: #8A496D;
border-color: #8A496D;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 900 #831843

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.45:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.25:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8A496D?

RGB(138, 73, 109) · HSL(326.8, 30.8%, 41.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 47.1%, 21.0%, 45.9%)

Does #8A496D meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.45:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8A496D?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8A496D background; contrast on black is 3.25:1.