#8961C8 Hex Color

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#8961c8 is a bold, saturated purple with a cool blue undertone. It reads loud in the best way, so treat it as an accent for buttons, highlights, and gaming or luxury branding rather than a full background. Black text stays readable on it at about 4.6:1. Try it against deep teal for a rich pairing.

Questions about #8961c8

What is #8961c8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8961c8 is rgb(137, 97, 200), in HSL hsl(263, 48%, 58%) and in CMYK 32%, 52%, 0%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #8961c8?
Try pairing #8961c8 with mustard or deep teal for strong contrast, or soften it with muted mauve and charcoal grays. Its saturation lets it hold its own against warm earth tones.
Is #8961c8 readable on white or black?
#8961c8 has a 4.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.60:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.