#8A738D

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8A738D?

RGB(138, 115, 141), HSL(293.1, 10.2%, 50.2%), CMYK(2.1%, 18.4%, 0.0%, 44.7%).

Q: Does #8A738D meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.27:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#8A738D is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 138, 115, 141, in HSL 293.1°, 10.2%, 50.2%, and in CMYK 2.1%, 18.4%, 0.0%, 44.7%. The nearest named color is thistle 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#8A738D

RGB

138, 115, 141

HSL

293.1, 10.2%, 50.2%

HSV

293.1, 18.4%, 55.3%

CMYK

2.1%, 18.4%, 0.0%, 44.7%

OKLCH

0.5861 0.0475 322.4

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: thistle 4

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.