#8A688C

#8A688C

Overview

#8A688C is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 138, 104, 140, in HSL 296.7°, 14.8%, 47.8%, and in CMYK 1.4%, 25.7%, 0.0%, 45.1%. The nearest named color is plum 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#8A688C

RGB

138, 104, 140

HSL

296.7, 14.8%, 47.8%

HSV

296.7, 25.7%, 54.9%

CMYK

1.4%, 25.7%, 0.0%, 45.1%

OKLCH

0.564 0.0677 324.6

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: #8A688C;
color: #8A688C;
border-color: #8A688C;
Nearest Tailwind: Slate 500 #64748B

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.73:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.44:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8A688C?

RGB(138, 104, 140) · HSL(296.7, 14.8%, 47.8%) · CMYK(1.4%, 25.7%, 0.0%, 45.1%)

Does #8A688C meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.73:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8A688C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8A688C background; contrast on black is 4.44:1.