#8A498C

#8A498C

Overview

#8A498C is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 138, 73, 140, in HSL 298.2°, 31.5%, 41.8%, and in CMYK 1.4%, 47.9%, 0.0%, 45.1%. The nearest named color is orchid 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#8A498C

RGB

138, 73, 140

HSL

298.2, 31.5%, 41.8%

HSV

298.2, 47.9%, 54.9%

CMYK

1.4%, 47.9%, 0.0%, 45.1%

OKLCH

0.5097 0.126 326.1

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: #8A498C;
color: #8A498C;
border-color: #8A498C;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.15:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.41:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8A498C?

RGB(138, 73, 140) · HSL(298.2, 31.5%, 41.8%) · CMYK(1.4%, 47.9%, 0.0%, 45.1%)

Does #8A498C meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.15:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8A498C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8A498C background; contrast on black is 3.41:1.