#8A49DB
A medium, moderate purple closely aligning with Darkorchid.
About #8A49DB
The hex code #8A49DB represents a beautifully specific shade of purple. Designers often compare it to the standard color Darkorchid. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 138, 73, and 219.
When sending designs containing this color to a printer, the CMYK values come into play. Its ink density profile breaks down to 37% cyan, 67% magenta, 0% yellow, and 14% black. With a hue angle of 266.7 degrees, it sits comfortably in the purple spectrum.
Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. Because it is a medium color, it is generally recommended to use #FFFFFF text. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.