#8A5291

#8A5291

Color Values

HEX

#8A5291

RGB

138, 82, 145

HSL

293.3, 27.8%, 44.5%

HSV

293.3, 43.4%, 56.9%

CMYK

4.8%, 43.4%, 0.0%, 43.1%

OKLCH

0.5266 0.115 323.0

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: #8A5291;
color: #8A5291;
border-color: #8A5291;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.68:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.7:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8A5291?

RGB(138, 82, 145) · HSL(293.3, 27.8%, 44.5%) · CMYK(4.8%, 43.4%, 0.0%, 43.1%)

Does #8A5291 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.68:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8A5291?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8A5291 background; contrast on black is 3.7:1.