#8A16CC
A medium, vivid purple closely aligning with Darkviolet.
About #8A16CC
The precise color #8A16CC is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Its closest recognized web color is Darkviolet. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(138, 22, 204).
When sending designs containing this color to a printer, the CMYK values come into play. The color uses 32% Cyan, 89% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 20% Black. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #FFFFFF text provides the most optimal reading experience. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#8A16CC
RGB138, 22, 204
HSL278.2°, 80.5%, 44.3%
CMYK32%, 89%, 0%, 20%
HSV278.2°, 89.2%, 80.0%
LAB38.4, 70.8, -68.2
XYZ21.7, 10.3, 58.0
Decimal9049804
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
6.85:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
3.07:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
6.54:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
2.61:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #8A16CC;
}
.text-color {
color: #8A16CC;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #8A16CC;
}