#8A24A0
A dark, moderate magenta closely aligning with Darkmagenta.
About #8A24A0
The hex code #8A24A0 represents a beautifully specific shade of magenta. Its closest recognized web color is Darkmagenta. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(138, 36, 160).
When sending designs containing this color to a printer, the CMYK values come into play. This specific hue requires a mix of 14% C, 78% M, 0% Y, and 37% K. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. 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#8A24A0
RGB138, 36, 160
HSL289.4°, 63.3%, 38.4%
CMYK14%, 78%, 0%, 37%
HSV289.4°, 77.5%, 62.7%
LAB36.4, 58.5, -45.5
XYZ17.5, 9.2, 34.1
Decimal9053344
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
7.39:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.84:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
7.07:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
2.41:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #8A24A0;
}
.text-color {
color: #8A24A0;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #8A24A0;
}