#814DBD Hex Color
A vivid violet with electric focus
The hex code #814dbd is a saturated cool purple with strong violet undertones. Its medium lightness keeps the mood energetic rather than heavy. It suits calls to action, creative branding, gaming interfaces, and selective luxury accents. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or warm cream, since its intensity can overwhelm large backgrounds. White text reads clearly here, with about 5.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #814dbd
What is #814dbd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #814dbd is rgb(129, 77, 189), in HSL hsl(268, 46%, 52%) and in CMYK 32%, 59%, 0%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #814dbd?
Where does #814dbd work best in a design?
#814dbd works best as a focused supporting color for calls to action, selected highlights, gaming controls, and creative brand details, where its strong saturation creates energy without covering the whole composition. It can feel intense as a full-page background, so reserve it for purposeful areas.
Is #814dbd readable on white or black?
#814dbd has a 5.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.72:1 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.