darkviolet

#880CED

VibrantElectric

UI Preview

Pro

Conversions

RGB136, 12, 237
CMYK43, 95, 0, 7
HSL273°, 90%, 49%
LAB39, 71, -85
Closest Library Match
purple-70091% Match

Readability

6.32On WhitePASS AA
3.32On BlackFAIL

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Magic Gradients

subtle
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vibrant
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rich
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About #880CED

The hexadecimal color code #880CED is a medium, intense shade of Purple (known as darkviolet). In the RGB color model, #880CED is comprised of 136 red, 12 green, and 237 blue. In the HSL color space, which is often used in digital design and color grading, it has a hue of 273 degrees, a saturation of 90%, and a lightness of 49%. This color has an approximate wavelength of 460 nm. The closest web-safe color is often utilized in web design, user interfaces (UI), and vector graphics to create intense Purple atmospheres. Designers searching for Purple color schemes often pair this with its complementary color or use it as an accent against neutral backgrounds. It is commonly used in digital design for backgrounds, typography, and accent elements. When paired with its complementary color in the palette below, it creates a high-contrast visual hierarchy. Engineers can implement this color using the CSS hex code #880CED.

Vision Simulation

ProtanopiaRed-blind
DeuteranopiaGreen-blind
TritanopiaBlue-blind