darkorchid

#8D4AD3

Balanced

UI Preview

Pro

Conversions

RGB141, 74, 211
CMYK33, 65, 0, 17
HSL269°, 61%, 56%
LAB45, 48, -61
Closest Library Match
purple-60092% Match

Readability

5.18On WhitePASS AA
4.05On BlackFAIL

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Magic Gradients

subtle
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vibrant
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rich
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About #8D4AD3

The hexadecimal color code #8D4AD3 is a medium, vibrant shade of Purple (known as darkorchid). In the RGB color model, #8D4AD3 is comprised of 141 red, 74 green, and 211 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 61%, 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 #8D4AD3.

Vision Simulation

ProtanopiaRed-blind
DeuteranopiaGreen-blind
TritanopiaBlue-blind