#8A5EC1 Hex Color
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The hex code #8a5ec1 identifies a saturated medium purple with a cool violet cast. Its strong chroma feels energetic without becoming neon, making it useful for creative branding, gaming interfaces, confectionery packaging, and calls to action. Use it as a 10% accent beside charcoal or warm cream. White text reaches about 4.7:1 contrast, suitable for small body copy.
Questions about #8a5ec1
What is #8a5ec1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a5ec1 is rgb(138, 94, 193), in HSL hsl(267, 44%, 56%) and in CMYK 28%, 51%, 0%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #8a5ec1?
#8a5ec1 pairs well with charcoal, warm cream, and muted sage, which balance its saturated cool violet while keeping layouts lively and readable across backgrounds, cards, and focused interface accent elements. These combinations give the purple room to stand out without overwhelming the surrounding design.
Does #8a5ec1 look warm or cool?
#8a5ec1 reads as a cool purple because its violet cast leans toward blue rather than red, giving it a crisp, imaginative feel that suits energetic accents and creative interface details. It can feel less playful when paired with charcoal or other deep neutrals.
Is #8a5ec1 readable on white or black?
#8a5ec1 has a 4.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.45:1 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.