#8C6BC4 Hex Color
Professional violet with a grounded, stable character
This cool, unsaturated violet sits in a mid-tone range, making it a stable choice for secondary branding elements. It offers enough contrast to support small black text, ensuring readability in UI applications. Use the hex code #8c6bc4 as an accent against deep, earthy charcoals or muted greens to avoid a washed-out appearance on screen. It brings a grounded, professional feel to creative projects.
Questions about #8c6bc4
What is #8c6bc4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c6bc4 is rgb(140, 107, 196), in HSL hsl(262, 43%, 59%) and in CMYK 29%, 45%, 0%, 23%.
Does #8c6bc4 work well as a primary text color?
What colors pair best with #8c6bc4?
This violet thrives when balanced by contrasting earthy tones or clean neutrals. Try placing #8c6bc4 alongside a muted sage green to create a calming, organic palette, or use a warm, dark charcoal to make the purple tones pop without appearing washed out.
Is #8c6bc4 readable on white or black?
#8c6bc4 has a 4.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.01:1 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.