lightslategray

#8A78A5

Balanced

UI Preview

Pro

Conversions

RGB138, 120, 165
CMYK16, 27, 0, 35
HSL264°, 20%, 56%
LAB53, 14, -22
Closest Library Match
slate-50090% Match

Readability

3.95On WhiteFAIL
5.31On BlackPASS AA

For optimal readability, use Black text on this background.

Magic Gradients

subtle
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vibrant
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rich
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About #8A78A5

The hexadecimal color code #8A78A5 is a medium, desaturated shade of Purple (known as lightslategray). In the RGB color model, #8A78A5 is comprised of 138 red, 120 green, and 165 blue. In the HSL color space, which is often used in digital design and color grading, it has a hue of 264 degrees, a saturation of 20%, and a lightness of 56%. This color has an approximate wavelength of 467 nm. The closest web-safe color is often utilized in web design, user interfaces (UI), and vector graphics to create desaturated 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 #8A78A5.

Vision Simulation

ProtanopiaRed-blind
DeuteranopiaGreen-blind
TritanopiaBlue-blind