#8A66BD

A medium, moderate purple closely aligning with Mediumpurple.

About #8A66BD

The hex code #8A66BD represents a beautifully specific shade of purple. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Mediumpurple. Its digital footprint relies on 138 parts red, 102 parts green, and 189 parts blue light.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 27% C, 46% M, 0% Y, and 26% K. The HSL representation is 264.8° hue, 39.7% saturation, and 57.1% lightness.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#8A66BD
RGB138, 102, 189
HSL264.8°, 39.7%, 57.1%
CMYK27%, 46%, 0%, 26%
HSV264.8°, 46.0%, 74.1%
LAB50.2, 32.5, -40.6
XYZ24.4, 18.6, 50.4
Decimal9070269

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

4.45:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
4.72:1
Text on #000000
AA
4.26:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
4.01:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #8A66BD; }
.text-color { color: #8A66BD; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #8A66BD; }

Similar Colors

Mediumpurple
#9370DB