#8C04CC Hex Color
An intense and high energy violet
A highly saturated, electric violet, #8c04cc commands immediate attention. This intense shade thrives as a bold accent or a call-to-action button rather than a background, as it can overwhelm large areas. It pairs surprisingly well with sharp lime greens or crisp charcoal greys for high-contrast palettes. Because it meets WCAG accessibility standards against white text, it works reliably for UI elements.
Questions about #8c04cc
What is #8c04cc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c04cc is rgb(140, 4, 204), in HSL hsl(281, 96%, 41%) and in CMYK 31%, 98%, 0%, 20%.
What colors pair best with #8c04cc for a balanced palette?
You can ground this electric violet by pairing it with a deep charcoal for text or a sharp lime green for energetic accents. These combinations create a modern, high-contrast look that prevents the purple from feeling too overwhelming.
Is #8c04cc readable on white or black?
#8c04cc has a 6.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.00:1 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.