#8A83E2

A light, moderate blue closely aligning with Mediumpurple.

About #8A83E2

The precise color #8A83E2 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Mediumpurple. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 138, 131, and 226.

While screens use RGB, printing presses rely on Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (black). This specific hue requires a mix of 39% C, 42% M, 0% Y, and 11% K. 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 #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#8A83E2
RGB138, 131, 226
HSL244.4°, 62.1%, 70.0%
CMYK39%, 42%, 0%, 11%
HSV244.4°, 42.0%, 88.6%
LAB59.1, 25.3, -47.5
XYZ32.3, 27.1, 75.5
Decimal9077730

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

3.27:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
6.43:1
Text on #000000
AA
3.12:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
5.46:1
Text on #0F172A
AA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #8A83E2; }
.text-color { color: #8A83E2; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #8A83E2; }

Similar Colors

Mediumpurple
#9370DB