#8A07BD
A dark, vivid purple closely aligning with Darkorchid.
About #8A07BD
The hex code #8A07BD represents a beautifully specific shade of purple. Designers often compare it to the standard color Darkorchid. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(138, 7, 189).
Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. This specific hue requires a mix of 27% C, 96% M, 0% Y, and 26% K. With a hue angle of 283.2 degrees, it sits comfortably in the purple spectrum.
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) dictate how we should use this color. Because it is a dark color, it is generally recommended to use #FFFFFF text. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#8A07BD
RGB138, 7, 189
HSL283.2°, 92.9%, 38.4%
CMYK27%, 96%, 0%, 26%
HSV283.2°, 96.3%, 74.1%
LAB36.4, 70.2, -62.8
XYZ19.7, 9.2, 48.9
Decimal9045949
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
7.38:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.85:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
7.05:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
2.42:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #8A07BD;
}
.text-color {
color: #8A07BD;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #8A07BD;
}