#8A4283

A medium, moderate magenta closely aligning with Darkslateblue.

About #8A4283

The precise color #8A4283 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Its closest recognized web color is Darkslateblue. In the RGB color space, it consists of 138 red, 66 green, and 131 blue.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. To reproduce this shade on paper, a printer utilizes 0% cyan and 52% magenta inks. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #FFFFFF text provides the most optimal reading experience. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#8A4283
RGB138, 66, 131
HSL305.8°, 35.3%, 40.0%
CMYK0%, 52%, 5%, 46%
HSV305.8°, 52.2%, 54.1%
LAB39.5, 39.9, -23.0
XYZ16.5, 10.9, 22.7
Decimal9060995

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

6.59:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
3.19:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
6.30:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
2.71:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #8A4283; }
.text-color { color: #8A4283; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #8A4283; }

Similar Colors

Darkslateblue
#483D8B