#845EC2 Hex Color
Loud violet with a cool edge
Bold, saturated purple with a cool violet lean. #845ec2 has enough punch to work as a call-to-action button or small accent, though it can wash out on plain white. It sits richer against dark neutrals, and white text clears WCAG AA at roughly 4.8:1 contrast. Use the hex code #845ec2 for gaming interfaces, creative branding, or anywhere you want attention.
Questions about #845ec2
What is #845ec2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #845ec2 is rgb(132, 94, 194), in HSL hsl(263, 45%, 56%) and in CMYK 32%, 52%, 0%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #845ec2?
Mustard yellow gives #845ec2 a punchy, energetic contrast, while charcoal grounds it for a more editorial feel. Avoid pairing it with soft pinks or muted lavenders, which dilute its saturation.
Is #845ec2 readable on white or black?
#845ec2 has a 4.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.36:1 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.