#8A50E2

A light, vivid purple closely aligning with Darkorchid.

About #8A50E2

The precise color #8A50E2 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. 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, 80, and 226.

When sending designs containing this color to a printer, the CMYK values come into play. The color uses 39% Cyan, 65% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 11% Black. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #FFFFFF text provides the most optimal reading experience. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#8A50E2
RGB138, 80, 226
HSL263.8°, 71.6%, 60.0%
CMYK39%, 65%, 0%, 11%
HSV263.8°, 64.6%, 88.6%
LAB47.8, 54.0, -65.6
XYZ27.1, 16.6, 73.7
Decimal9064674

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

4.85:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
4.33:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
4.64:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
3.68:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #8A50E2; }
.text-color { color: #8A50E2; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #8A50E2; }

Similar Colors

Darkorchid
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