#8A0FBD
A medium, vivid purple closely aligning with Darkorchid.
About #8A0FBD
The precise color #8A0FBD is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Designers often compare it to the standard color Darkorchid. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(138, 15, 189).
If you are designing for print, the four-color process is what matters most. This specific hue requires a mix of 27% C, 92% M, 0% Y, and 26% K. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Because it is a medium color, it is generally recommended to use #FFFFFF text. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#8A0FBD
RGB138, 15, 189
HSL282.4°, 85.3%, 40.0%
CMYK27%, 92%, 0%, 26%
HSV282.4°, 92.1%, 74.1%
LAB36.8, 69.1, -62.2
XYZ19.8, 9.4, 48.9
Decimal9047997
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
7.28:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.88:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
6.96:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
2.45:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #8A0FBD;
}
.text-color {
color: #8A0FBD;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #8A0FBD;
}