#8A6EA2 Hex Color
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A dusty, muted violet with gray undertones, #8a6ea2 suits large backgrounds and supporting blocks in wellness, spiritual, and creative layouts. It reads cool and calm without feeling icy, and black text passes AA contrast on it at about 4.8:1, so body copy stays readable. Pair it with deep plum or warm terracotta for a richer palette.
Questions about #8a6ea2
What is #8a6ea2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a6ea2 is rgb(138, 110, 162), in HSL hsl(272, 22%, 53%) and in CMYK 15%, 32%, 0%, 36%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #8a6ea2?
Its gray undertones make it flatter warm accents over cool ones. Try deep plum or terracotta for contrast, or cream and warm charcoal for a softer, calmer palette.
Is #8a6ea2 readable on white or black?
#8a6ea2 has a 4.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.83:1 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.