#805CB4 Hex Color
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With its medium lightness and restrained saturation, #805cb4 is a cool, purplish violet with a soft gray cast. The hex code suggests spirituality, sensitivity, and mystery without the drama of a darker purple. It works well as a supporting brand tone or UI accent. Pair it with a dark neutral or muted metallic accent. White text has about 5.1:1 contrast, enough to meet WCAG AA for small body text.
Questions about #805cb4
What is #805cb4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #805cb4 is rgb(128, 92, 180), in HSL hsl(265, 37%, 53%) and in CMYK 29%, 49%, 0%, 29%.
Does #805cb4 read as a warm or cool purple?
#805cb4 reads as a cool purple because its violet hue leans blue, while its moderate saturation and medium lightness soften the effect into a restrained, reflective color rather than a heavy or dramatic one. It suits spiritual branding and creative interfaces that need color without heavy visual weight.
What colors pair well with #805cb4 in a design palette?
#805cb4 pairs well with charcoal for grounded contrast and muted gold for a warmer, luxurious counterpoint, while lavender extends its monochromatic range without losing the color’s soft, slightly gray character. Use the violet as a supporting tone, letting the darker neutral anchor text and layout structure.
Is #805cb4 readable on white or black?
#805cb4 has a 5.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.10:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.