#8646A4 Hex Color
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Not a pastel and not a deep plum, #8646a4 is a saturated, mid-dark purple with a cool violet undertone and real punch. That intensity works best in small doses: buttons, highlights, and accents rather than full backgrounds. White text on this hex code reaches about 6.1:1 contrast, so it passes WCAG AA for body text. Pair it with mustard or warm gold to offset the chill.
Questions about #8646a4
What is #8646a4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8646a4 is rgb(134, 70, 164), in HSL hsl(281, 40%, 46%) and in CMYK 18%, 57%, 0%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #8646a4?
Warm golds and mustard tones offset the cool violet undertone of #8646a4 and keep it from reading cold. For text on top of it, white is the safest choice.
Is #8646a4 readable on white or black?
#8646a4 has a 6.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.42:1 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.