#8A66A8
A medium, muted purple closely aligning with Darkslateblue.
About #8A66A8
The precise color #8A66A8 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Darkslateblue. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(138, 102, 168).
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 18% C, 39% M, 0% Y, and 34% K. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Because it is a medium color, it is generally recommended to use #FFFFFF text. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#8A66A8
RGB138, 102, 168
HSL272.7°, 27.5%, 52.9%
CMYK18%, 39%, 0%, 34%
HSV272.7°, 39.3%, 65.9%
LAB49.2, 27.5, -30.0
XYZ22.3, 17.7, 39.3
Decimal9070248
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
4.62:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
4.55:1
Text on #000000
AA
4.41:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
3.87:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #8A66A8;
}
.text-color {
color: #8A66A8;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #8A66A8;
}