#8A76CC Hex Color
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Not a bright violet, #8a76cc is a muted lavender with gray undertones and a cool lean. Its low saturation keeps things calm, which suits a supporting role in a 60/30/10 palette rather than the dominant base. Try it against deep plum or a warm mustard for contrast. Black text stays readable on top, passing AA even at small sizes.
Questions about #8a76cc
What is #8a76cc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a76cc is rgb(138, 118, 204), in HSL hsl(254, 46%, 63%) and in CMYK 32%, 42%, 0%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #8a76cc?
Deep plum and charcoal make this lavender feel richer, while warm mustard adds unexpected contrast. Because #8a76cc is fairly muted, bolder neighbors keep it from looking washed out next to white.
Is #8a76cc readable on white or black?
#8a76cc has a 3.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.54:1 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.