#8136B3 Hex Color
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A loud, saturated purple with a cool blue undertone. #8136b3 is dark enough to carry white text at about 6.7:1 contrast, so it passes WCAG AA for body copy. It earns its keep as an accent, call to action, or button rather than a full background, where the intensity can wear thin. The hex code #8136b3 pairs well with muted gold for luxury and gaming work.
Questions about #8136b3
What is #8136b3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8136b3 is rgb(129, 54, 179), in HSL hsl(276, 54%, 46%) and in CMYK 28%, 70%, 0%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #8136b3?
Muted gold, mustard, and terracotta bring out its cool blue undertone, while charcoal keeps things moody. Skip bright reds and oranges, which fight its intensity and turn the mix muddy.
Is #8136b3 readable on white or black?
#8136b3 has a 6.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.11:1 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.