#8A42D3
A medium, moderate purple closely aligning with Darkorchid.
About #8A42D3
At its core, #8A42D3 is a medium and moderate hue. Its closest recognized web color is Darkorchid. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(138, 66, 211).
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. Its ink density profile breaks down to 35% cyan, 69% magenta, 0% yellow, and 17% black. The HSL representation is 269.8° hue, 62.2% saturation, and 54.3% lightness.
Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. To prevent eye strain, #FFFFFF text pairs best with this hex code. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#8A42D3
RGB138, 66, 211
HSL269.8°, 62.2%, 54.3%
CMYK35%, 69%, 0%, 17%
HSV269.8°, 68.7%, 82.7%
LAB44.2, 57.2, -62.8
XYZ24.2, 14.0, 63.1
Decimal9061075
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
5.53:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
3.80:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
5.28:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
3.23:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #8A42D3;
}
.text-color {
color: #8A42D3;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #8A42D3;
}