#8357E2
A light, vivid purple closely aligning with Mediumslateblue.
About #8357E2
The hex code #8357E2 represents a beautifully specific shade of purple. Designers often compare it to the standard color Mediumslateblue. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 131, 87, and 226.
While screens use RGB, printing presses rely on Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (black). The color uses 42% Cyan, 62% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 11% Black. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
Ensuring your text is legible against this background is a key part of web design. To prevent eye strain, #FFFFFF text pairs best with this hex code. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.