#8268C5 Hex Color
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Closer to a dusty lavender than a bold violet, #8268c5 is a muted purple with cool undertones. That mid-tone saturation makes it a solid supporting color in a 60/30/10 palette, especially next to warm neutrals like taupe. The hex code also reads clearly under black text at about 4.7:1, so it passes WCAG AA for small body copy.
Questions about #8268c5
What is #8268c5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8268c5 is rgb(130, 104, 197), in HSL hsl(257, 44%, 59%) and in CMYK 34%, 47%, 0%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #8268c5?
Warm neutrals like taupe and muted golds bring out its cool side, while deep plum keeps the palette cohesive. Skip bright yellows, they make the muted purple read muddy.
Does #8268c5 pass WCAG AA for text?
Yes, with black text. The contrast ratio sits around 4.7:1, clearing the 4.5:1 AA threshold for body copy. White text falls short, so reserve it for large headings only.
Is #8268c5 readable on white or black?
#8268c5 has a 4.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.73:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.