#8A003A

A dark, vivid magenta closely aligning with Brown.

About #8A003A

At its core, #8A003A is a dark and vivid hue. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Brown. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 138, 0, and 58.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 100% M, 58% Y, and 46% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

Ensuring your text is legible against this background is a key part of web design. Because it is a dark color, it is generally recommended to use #FFFFFF text. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#8A003A
RGB138, 0, 58
HSL334.8°, 100.0%, 27.1%
CMYK0%, 100%, 58%, 46%
HSV334.8°, 100.0%, 54.1%
LAB28.7, 52.9, 7.8
XYZ11.2, 5.7, 4.5
Decimal9044026

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

9.81:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.14:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
9.37:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.82:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #8A003A; }
.text-color { color: #8A003A; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #8A003A; }

Similar Colors

Brown
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