#8A1DE2
A medium, vivid purple closely aligning with Blueviolet.
About #8A1DE2
Visually, #8A1DE2 is defined as a vivid purple. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Blueviolet. In the RGB color space, it consists of 138 red, 29 green, and 226 blue.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. Its ink density profile breaks down to 39% cyan, 87% magenta, 0% yellow, and 11% black. 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. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#8A1DE2
RGB138, 29, 226
HSL273.2°, 77.3%, 50.0%
CMYK39%, 87%, 0%, 11%
HSV273.2°, 87.2%, 88.6%
LAB40.9, 73.8, -77.0
XYZ24.6, 11.8, 72.9
Decimal9051618
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
6.26:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
3.35:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
5.98:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
2.85:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #8A1DE2;
}
.text-color {
color: #8A1DE2;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #8A1DE2;
}