blueviolet

#8C40DD

Balanced

UI Preview

Pro

Conversions

RGB140, 64, 221
CMYK37, 71, 0, 13
HSL269°, 70%, 56%
LAB44, 54, -68
Closest Library Match
purple-60096% Match

Readability

5.39On WhitePASS AA
3.89On BlackFAIL

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Magic Gradients

subtle
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vibrant
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rich
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About #8C40DD

The hexadecimal color code #8C40DD is a medium, vibrant shade of Purple (known as blueviolet). In the RGB color model, #8C40DD is comprised of 140 red, 64 green, and 221 blue. In the HSL color space, which is often used in digital design and color grading, it has a hue of 269 degrees, a saturation of 70%, and a lightness of 56%. This color has an approximate wavelength of 463 nm. The closest web-safe color is often utilized in web design, user interfaces (UI), and vector graphics to create vibrant 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 #8C40DD.

Vision Simulation

ProtanopiaRed-blind
DeuteranopiaGreen-blind
TritanopiaBlue-blind