#8A2CBD
A medium, moderate purple closely aligning with Darkorchid.
About #8A2CBD
Visually, #8A2CBD is defined as a moderate purple. Designers often compare it to the standard color Darkorchid. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(138, 44, 189).
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 27% Cyan, 77% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 26% Black. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
Ensuring your text is legible against this background is a key part of web design. 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#8A2CBD
RGB138, 44, 189
HSL278.9°, 62.2%, 45.7%
CMYK27%, 77%, 0%, 26%
HSV278.9°, 76.7%, 74.1%
LAB39.4, 61.5, -58.0
XYZ20.6, 10.9, 49.2
Decimal9055421
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
6.61:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
3.18:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
6.32:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
2.70:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #8A2CBD;
}
.text-color {
color: #8A2CBD;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #8A2CBD;
}