#831DAC Hex Color
An intense and vivid electric purple
This saturated, vivid purple demands attention with its intense, beaming character. Because it is so loud, #831dac works best as a punchy 10% accent rather than a full background. It pairs exceptionally well with sharp lime greens or soft creams to balance the darkness. The hex code #831dac provides excellent contrast for white text, making it a reliable choice for buttons or bold UI highlights.
Questions about #831dac
What is #831dac in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #831dac is rgb(131, 29, 172), in HSL hsl(283, 71%, 39%) and in CMYK 24%, 83%, 0%, 33%.
How should I use #831dac in user interface design?
Use #831dac as a 10% accent color for buttons or active states rather than a background. Its high saturation commands attention, so pairing it with soft creams or stark white text ensures readability while balancing its inherent darkness.
What colors pair best with #831dac?
This purple pairs exceptionally well with sharp lime greens to create a high-contrast, modern aesthetic. If you prefer a more subtle approach, try balancing its intensity against soft neutrals like cream or light gray to maintain focus.
Is #831dac readable on white or black?
#831dac has a 7.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.73:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.