#8A6BBE Hex Color
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#8a6bbe is a muted, medium purple with a grayed violet undertone. Its low saturation keeps it steady and cool rather than loud, so it works best as a supporting tone in a 30% slot, flattered by warm ochre or deep plum. Black text passes AA contrast on it at about 4.9:1, making it safe for section backgrounds and UI panels.
Questions about #8a6bbe
What is #8a6bbe in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a6bbe is rgb(138, 107, 190), in HSL hsl(262, 39%, 58%) and in CMYK 27%, 44%, 0%, 25%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #8a6bbe?
Warm ochre and deep plum both make #8a6bbe look richer than a standard purple pairing would. For a softer palette, try muted sage or a dusty rose as a supporting tone.
Is #8a6bbe readable on white or black?
#8a6bbe has a 4.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.92:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.