#8A2CDB
A medium, vivid purple closely aligning with Blueviolet.
About #8A2CDB
At its core, #8A2CDB is a medium and vivid hue. Designers often compare it to the standard color Blueviolet. In the RGB color space, it consists of 138 red, 44 green, and 219 blue.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 37% C, 80% M, 0% Y, and 14% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) dictate how we should use this color. 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#8A2CDB
RGB138, 44, 219
HSL272.2°, 70.9%, 51.6%
CMYK37%, 80%, 0%, 14%
HSV272.2°, 79.9%, 85.9%
LAB41.7, 68.0, -71.5
XYZ24.2, 12.3, 68.1
Decimal9055451
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
6.06:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
3.46:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
5.79:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
2.94:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #8A2CDB;
}
.text-color {
color: #8A2CDB;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #8A2CDB;
}