#8464DE Hex Color
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#8464de is a bright, saturated purple with a cool, electric edge. Its mid lightness keeps it readable, but large fills can overwhelm a layout, so it works best as an accent. Pair this hex code with deep navy for contrast or warm cream to soften its intensity. Black text passes WCAG AA on it at roughly 4.9:1, which makes it usable behind small body copy.
Questions about #8464de
What is #8464de in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8464de is rgb(132, 100, 222), in HSL hsl(256, 65%, 63%) and in CMYK 41%, 55%, 0%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #8464de?
Deep navy and warm cream are the safest partners for #8464de, because both ground its brightness without dulling it. Muted gold also works if you want a touch of luxury in a branding palette.
Is #8464de readable on white or black?
#8464de has a 4.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.85:1 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.