#8A49A0
A medium, moderate purple closely aligning with Rebeccapurple.
About #8A49A0
Visually, #8A49A0 is defined as a moderate purple. Its closest recognized web color is Rebeccapurple. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(138, 73, 160).
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 14% C, 54% M, 0% Y, and 37% 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. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #FFFFFF text provides the most optimal reading experience. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#8A49A0
RGB138, 73, 160
HSL284.8°, 37.3%, 45.7%
CMYK14%, 54%, 0%, 37%
HSV284.8°, 54.4%, 62.7%
LAB42.3, 42.1, -36.1
XYZ19.2, 12.7, 34.7
Decimal9062816
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
5.93:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
3.54:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
5.67:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
3.01:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #8A49A0;
}
.text-color {
color: #8A49A0;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #8A49A0;
}