#8A2CAF
A medium, moderate purple closely aligning with Darkorchid.
About #8A2CAF
The hex code #8A2CAF represents a beautifully specific shade of purple. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Darkorchid. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(138, 44, 175).
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 21% C, 75% M, 0% Y, and 31% K. The HSL representation is 283.1° hue, 59.8% saturation, and 42.9% lightness.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. The calculated luminance score dictates that #FFFFFF typography is the safest choice. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#8A2CAF
RGB138, 44, 175
HSL283.1°, 59.8%, 42.9%
CMYK21%, 75%, 0%, 31%
HSV283.1°, 74.9%, 68.6%
LAB38.4, 58.6, -51.3
XYZ19.1, 10.3, 41.5
Decimal9055407
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
6.86:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
3.06:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
6.56:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
2.60:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #8A2CAF;
}
.text-color {
color: #8A2CAF;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #8A2CAF;
}