#8A2C7C

A dark, moderate magenta closely aligning with Purple.

About #8A2C7C

The hex code #8A2C7C represents a beautifully specific shade of magenta. Its closest recognized web color is Purple. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 138, 44, and 124.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. Its ink density profile breaks down to 0% cyan, 68% magenta, 10% yellow, and 46% black. The HSL representation is 308.9° hue, 51.6% saturation, and 35.7% lightness.

Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #FFFFFF text provides the most optimal reading experience. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#8A2C7C
RGB138, 44, 124
HSL308.9°, 51.6%, 35.7%
CMYK0%, 68%, 10%, 46%
HSV308.9°, 68.1%, 54.1%
LAB35.3, 49.1, -25.1
XYZ15.0, 8.7, 19.9
Decimal9055356

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

7.69:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.73:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
7.35:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
2.32:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #8A2C7C; }
.text-color { color: #8A2C7C; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #8A2C7C; }

Similar Colors

Purple
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