#8521E2 Hex Color
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Bold and electric, #8521e2 is a high-chroma violet that commands attention. Because it is so saturated, this color works best as an accent or call-to-action button rather than a full-page background. White text sits comfortably on this hue, offering excellent readability for UI design. Designers looking for other shades of purple often pair this hex code with soft grays to ground its intensity.
Questions about #8521e2
What is #8521e2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8521e2 is rgb(133, 33, 226), in HSL hsl(271, 77%, 51%) and in CMYK 41%, 85%, 0%, 11%.
What colors pair best with #8521e2?
To ground the intensity of #8521e2, pair it with neutral tones like cool gray or crisp white. If you want a more adventurous palette, complement it with a soft yellow or a muted turquoise to create balance.
Is #8521e2 readable on white or black?
#8521e2 has a 6.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.31:1 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.