#8A1A9B Hex Color
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This saturated violet demands immediate attention with its intense, electric character. Because #8a1a9b is so visually loud, use it primarily as a bold accent rather than a background color to avoid overwhelming the viewer. It pairs unexpectedly well with soft sage greens or muted mustards. White text remains highly readable over this hex code, making it a strong choice for high-contrast UI buttons.
Questions about #8a1a9b
What is #8a1a9b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a1a9b is rgb(138, 26, 155), in HSL hsl(292, 71%, 35%) and in CMYK 11%, 83%, 0%, 39%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
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Is #8a1a9b readable on white or black?
#8a1a9b has a 7.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.70:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.