#8A496E

#8A496E

Color Values

HEX

#8A496E

RGB

138, 73, 110

HSL

325.8, 30.8%, 41.4%

HSV

325.8, 47.1%, 54.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 47.1%, 20.3%, 45.9%

OKLCH

0.4963 0.0998 346.1

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: #8A496E;
color: #8A496E;
border-color: #8A496E;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 900 #831843

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.44:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.26:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8A496E?

RGB(138, 73, 110) · HSL(325.8, 30.8%, 41.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 47.1%, 20.3%, 45.9%)

Does #8A496E meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.44:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8A496E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8A496E background; contrast on black is 3.26:1.