#8A6DC1 Hex Color
Muted violet with a cool, sensitive edge
This unsaturated violet leans into a cool, muted tone, making it perfect for structured designs that require a sense of sensitivity without being overpowering. Because #8a6dc1 pairs beautifully with deep charcoals or slate grays, it serves well as a supporting accent in professional branding. It offers enough contrast for legible black body text, so you can safely use it on interface elements. The hex code for this color is #8a6dc1.
Questions about #8a6dc1
What is #8a6dc1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a6dc1 is rgb(138, 109, 193), in HSL hsl(261, 40%, 59%) and in CMYK 28%, 44%, 0%, 24%.
What colors pair best with #8a6dc1?
#8a6dc1 thrives when paired with deep charcoal or slate grays, which ground its cool, muted violet personality. For a more vibrant scheme, try balancing it against warm, desaturated yellows or soft creams to create a sophisticated, modern contrast.
Is #8a6dc1 suitable for web interface text?
Yes, #8a6dc1 offers enough contrast to remain legible against light backgrounds, making it a reliable choice for UI elements. Ensure you verify specific accessibility ratios if using it for small body text, but it works excellently for headings and buttons.
Is #8a6dc1 readable on white or black?
#8a6dc1 has a 4.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.03:1 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.