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#8A2D9F Color — #8A2D9F

Complete color reference for #8A2D9F: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#8A2D9F
RGBrgb(138, 45, 159)
HSLhsl(289, 56%, 40%)
HSVhsv(289, 72%, 62%)
CMYKC:13% M:72% Y:0% K:38%
CSS Color#8A2D9F
Decimal9055647
Luminance0.0978

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#8A2D9F on White
Ratio: 7.1:1 — AAA
#8A2D9F on Black
Ratio: 2.96:1 — Fail
White on #8A2D9F
Ratio: 7.1:1 — AAA
Black on #8A2D9F
Ratio: 2.96:1 — Fail

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

Shades & Tints Scale

50#F9F5FA
100#EDE0F1
200#DCC0E2
300#CAA1D4
400#B377C1
500#8A2D9F
600#6E247F
700#531B5F
800#371240
900#230B28

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

Color Harmonies

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RGB equivalent of #8A2D9F?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(138, 45, 159). The red channel is 138, green is 45, and blue is 159 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #8A2D9F?

The HSL value is hsl(289, 56%, 40%). Hue is 289°, saturation is 56%, and lightness is 40%.

Does #8A2D9F meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #8A2D9F achieves a 7.1:1 contrast ratio (AAA). On a black background it achieves 2.96:1 (Fail). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #8A2D9F?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #8A2D9F is #429F2D.