#8A2CB6
A medium, moderate purple closely aligning with Darkorchid.
About #8A2CB6
At its core, #8A2CB6 is a medium and moderate hue. Designers often compare it to the standard color Darkorchid. In the RGB color space, it consists of 138 red, 44 green, and 182 blue.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 24% C, 76% M, 0% Y, and 29% K. With a hue angle of 280.9 degrees, it sits comfortably in the purple spectrum.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. The calculated luminance score dictates that #FFFFFF typography is the safest choice. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#8A2CB6
RGB138, 44, 182
HSL280.9°, 61.1%, 44.3%
CMYK24%, 76%, 0%, 29%
HSV280.9°, 75.8%, 71.4%
LAB38.9, 60.0, -54.7
XYZ19.8, 10.6, 45.3
Decimal9055414
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
6.74:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
3.12:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
6.44:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
2.65:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #8A2CB6;
}
.text-color {
color: #8A2CB6;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #8A2CB6;
}