#8A49E9
A light, vivid purple closely aligning with Blueviolet.
About #8A49E9
The precise color #8A49E9 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Designers often compare it to the standard color Blueviolet. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(138, 73, 233).
When sending designs containing this color to a printer, the CMYK values come into play. This specific hue requires a mix of 41% C, 69% M, 0% Y, and 9% 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 light color, it is generally recommended to use #FFFFFF text. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#8A49E9
RGB138, 73, 233
HSL264.4°, 78.4%, 60.0%
CMYK41%, 69%, 0%, 9%
HSV264.4°, 68.7%, 91.4%
LAB47.0, 59.3, -70.8
XYZ27.6, 16.1, 78.7
Decimal9062889
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
4.99:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
4.21:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
4.77:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
3.58:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #8A49E9;
}
.text-color {
color: #8A49E9;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #8A49E9;
}