#8A2C99
A dark, moderate magenta closely aligning with Purple.
About #8A2C99
Visually, #8A2C99 is defined as a moderate magenta. Designers often compare it to the standard color Purple. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(138, 44, 153).
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 10% C, 71% M, 0% Y, and 40% K. With a hue angle of 291.7 degrees, it sits comfortably in the magenta spectrum.
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#8A2C99
RGB138, 44, 153
HSL291.7°, 55.3%, 38.6%
CMYK10%, 71%, 0%, 40%
HSV291.7°, 71.2%, 60.0%
LAB36.9, 54.3, -40.4
XYZ17.1, 9.5, 31.1
Decimal9055385
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
7.24:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.90:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
6.92:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
2.47:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #8A2C99;
}
.text-color {
color: #8A2C99;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #8A2C99;
}