#8A2475
A dark, moderate magenta closely aligning with Purple.
About #8A2475
At its core, #8A2475 is a dark and moderate hue. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Purple. In the RGB color space, it consists of 138 red, 36 green, and 117 blue.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 74% M, 15% Y, and 46% K. The HSL representation is 312.4° hue, 58.6% saturation, and 34.1% lightness.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. To prevent eye strain, #FFFFFF text pairs best with this hex code. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#8A2475
RGB138, 36, 117
HSL312.4°, 58.6%, 34.1%
CMYK0%, 74%, 15%, 46%
HSV312.4°, 73.9%, 54.1%
LAB33.9, 51.1, -23.0
XYZ14.3, 7.9, 17.6
Decimal9053301
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
8.11:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.59:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
7.75:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
2.20:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #8A2475;
}
.text-color {
color: #8A2475;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #8A2475;
}