#8A3399
A medium, moderate magenta closely aligning with Purple.
About #8A3399
At its core, #8A3399 is a medium and moderate hue. Designers often compare it to the standard color Purple. Its digital footprint relies on 138 parts red, 51 parts green, and 153 parts blue light.
While screens use RGB, printing presses rely on Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (black). This specific hue requires a mix of 10% C, 67% M, 0% Y, and 40% K. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #FFFFFF text provides the most optimal reading experience. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#8A3399
RGB138, 51, 153
HSL291.2°, 50.0%, 40.0%
CMYK10%, 67%, 0%, 40%
HSV291.2°, 66.7%, 60.0%
LAB38.0, 51.4, -38.8
XYZ17.4, 10.1, 31.2
Decimal9057177
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
6.97:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
3.01:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
6.66:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
2.56:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #8A3399;
}
.text-color {
color: #8A3399;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #8A3399;
}