#8A1D6D
A dark, moderate magenta closely aligning with Purple.
About #8A1D6D
The precise color #8A1D6D is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Designers often compare it to the standard color Purple. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 138, 29, and 109.
When sending designs containing this color to a printer, the CMYK values come into play. Its ink density profile breaks down to 0% cyan, 79% magenta, 21% yellow, and 46% black. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. The calculated luminance score dictates that #FFFFFF typography is the safest choice. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#8A1D6D
RGB138, 29, 109
HSL316.0°, 65.3%, 32.7%
CMYK0%, 79%, 21%, 46%
HSV316.0°, 79.0%, 54.1%
LAB32.7, 52.3, -19.8
XYZ13.7, 7.4, 15.2
Decimal9051501
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
8.48:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.48:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
8.10:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
2.11:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #8A1D6D;
}
.text-color {
color: #8A1D6D;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #8A1D6D;
}