#A87CE9
A light, vivid purple closely aligning with Mediumpurple.
About #A87CE9
At its core, #A87CE9 is a light and vivid hue. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Mediumpurple. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(168, 124, 233).
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 28% C, 47% M, 0% Y, and 9% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. Because it is a light color, it is generally recommended to use #000000 text. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#A87CE9
RGB168, 124, 233
HSL264.2°, 71.2%, 70.0%
CMYK28%, 47%, 0%, 9%
HSV264.2°, 46.8%, 91.4%
LAB60.4, 39.0, -49.1
XYZ38.1, 28.6, 80.6
Decimal11042025
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
3.12:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
6.72:1
Text on #000000
AA
2.98:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
5.72:1
Text on #0F172A
AA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #A87CE9;
}
.text-color {
color: #A87CE9;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #A87CE9;
}