#8A7CC5

A light, moderate blue closely aligning with Cornflowerblue.

About #8A7CC5

The hex code #8A7CC5 represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. Designers often compare it to the standard color Cornflowerblue. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 138, 124, and 197.

Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. This specific hue requires a mix of 30% C, 37% M, 0% Y, and 23% K. The HSL representation is 251.5° hue, 38.6% saturation, and 62.9% 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#8A7CC5
RGB138, 124, 197
HSL251.5°, 38.6%, 62.9%
CMYK30%, 37%, 0%, 23%
HSV251.5°, 37.1%, 77.3%
LAB55.9, 21.7, -36.2
XYZ27.8, 23.8, 56.0
Decimal9075909

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

3.64:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
5.77:1
Text on #000000
AA
3.48:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
4.91:1
Text on #0F172A
AA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #8A7CC5; }
.text-color { color: #8A7CC5; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #8A7CC5; }

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