#8E49A4 Hex Color
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Strong and saturated, #8e49a4 is a cool violet-purple with a bright, lush presence and moderate darkness. Its intensity brings energy, mystery, and creative focus to branding, gaming, confectionery, and spiritual themes. Use the hex code as a small accent or call-to-action color, where white text reaches about 5.8:1 contrast for readable interface labels.
Questions about #8e49a4
What is #8e49a4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8e49a4 is rgb(142, 73, 164), in HSL hsl(285, 38%, 46%) and in CMYK 13%, 55%, 0%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #8e49a4?
#8e49a4 works best as an accent with warm neutrals, charcoal, navy, or muted gold, and it suits buttons, highlights, logos, or display type without overwhelming the layout. These pairings temper its saturation while preserving its creative energy.
Is #8e49a4 readable on white or black?
#8e49a4 has a 5.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.63:1 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.