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#8A008A Color — #8A008A

Complete color reference for #8A008A: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#8A008A
RGBrgb(138, 0, 138)
HSLhsl(300, 100%, 27%)
HSVhsv(300, 100%, 54%)
CMYKC:0% M:100% Y:0% K:46%
CSS Color#8A008A
Decimal9044106
Luminance0.0724

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#8A008A on White
Ratio: 8.58:1 — AAA
#8A008A on Black
Ratio: 2.45:1 — Fail
White on #8A008A
Ratio: 8.58:1 — AAA
Black on #8A008A
Ratio: 2.45:1 — Fail

WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 (normal text) or ≥3:1 (large text). WCAG AAA requires ≥7:1.

Shades & Tints Scale

50#F9F2F9
100#EDD9ED
200#DCB3DC
300#CA8CCA
400#B359B3
500#8A008A
600#6E006E
700#530053
800#370037
900#230023

Steps 50–400 are tints (mixed with white); 500 is the base color; 600–900 are shades (mixed with black).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RGB equivalent of #8A008A?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(138, 0, 138). The red channel is 138, green is 0, and blue is 138 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #8A008A?

The HSL value is hsl(300, 100%, 27%). Hue is 300°, saturation is 100%, and lightness is 27%.

Does #8A008A meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #8A008A achieves a 8.58:1 contrast ratio (AAA). On a black background it achieves 2.45:1 (Fail). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #8A008A?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #8A008A is #008A00.