#8A1DBD
A medium, vivid purple closely aligning with Darkorchid.
About #8A1DBD
The precise color #8A1DBD is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Designers often compare it to the standard color Darkorchid. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 138, 29, and 189.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 27% C, 85% M, 0% Y, and 26% K. 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. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#8A1DBD
RGB138, 29, 189
HSL280.9°, 73.4%, 42.7%
CMYK27%, 85%, 0%, 26%
HSV280.9°, 84.7%, 74.1%
LAB37.8, 66.2, -60.6
XYZ20.1, 10.0, 49.0
Decimal9051581
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
7.02:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.99:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
6.71:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
2.54:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #8A1DBD;
}
.text-color {
color: #8A1DBD;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #8A1DBD;
}