#8D31C4 Hex Color
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Strong and saturated, #8d31c4 is a cool purple with a vivid violet cast and medium-dark value. Its high chroma brings energy and attention to calls to action, gaming interfaces, creative branding, and luxury accents. Use it as a focused accent rather than a full background; white text reaches about 6.2:1 contrast. The hex code #8d31c4 identifies this saturated purple in digital design.
Questions about #8d31c4
What is #8d31c4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8d31c4 is rgb(141, 49, 196), in HSL hsl(278, 60%, 48%) and in CMYK 28%, 75%, 0%, 23%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #8d31c4?
#8d31c4 pairs well with charcoal, soft cream, and muted gold because these companions temper its high saturation while preserving its dramatic violet character and keeping the palette legible across branding, packaging, and interface accents. Keep gold to small details when you want the purple to lead.
Where does #8d31c4 work best in a design?
#8d31c4 works best as a focused accent, call-to-action color, or short burst of large type rather than a full-page background, where its strong chroma can dominate surrounding content and reduce visual breathing room. Use it for buttons, badges, or expressive headlines.
Is #8d31c4 readable on white or black?
#8d31c4 has a 6.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.36:1 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.