#8A24B6
A medium, moderate purple closely aligning with Darkorchid.
About #8A24B6
At its core, #8A24B6 is a medium and moderate hue. Designers often compare it to the standard color Darkorchid. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(138, 36, 182).
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. Its ink density profile breaks down to 24% cyan, 80% magenta, 0% yellow, and 29% black. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) dictate how we should use this color. 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#8A24B6
RGB138, 36, 182
HSL281.9°, 67.0%, 42.7%
CMYK24%, 80%, 0%, 29%
HSV281.9°, 80.2%, 71.4%
LAB37.9, 62.8, -56.2
XYZ19.6, 10.0, 45.2
Decimal9053366
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
6.98:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
3.01:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
6.67:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
2.56:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #8A24B6;
}
.text-color {
color: #8A24B6;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #8A24B6;
}