#8A1A82 Hex Color
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Reach for this shade when a design needs magenta with weight. The hex code #8a1a82 is dark and saturated, so it works best as an accent or small block rather than a full page fill. Its low lightness gives white text about 8.2:1 contrast, which clears WCAG AA for small type. Pair it with gold or teal for a bold, nightlife feel.
Questions about #8a1a82
What is #8a1a82 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a1a82 is rgb(138, 26, 130), in HSL hsl(304, 68%, 32%) and in CMYK 0%, 81%, 6%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #8a1a82?
Deep gold and dark teal both make #8a1a82 feel richer, especially in nightlife or cosmetic branding. For a softer scheme, dusty pink and warm gray keep it from overpowering the page.
Is #8a1a82 readable on white or black?
#8a1a82 has a 8.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.55:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.