Color code #8F57CF

Color Code #8F57CF

A precise look at this Purple color with standard values, coordinated palettes, contrast and practical examples.

PurpleMid tone

Conversions

Complete color values

Every value is calculated directly from the HEX code. CMYK is an approximation for print workflows.

HEX

#8F57CF

RGB

rgb(143, 87, 207)

HSL

hsl(268 55.56% 57.65%)

HSV

hsv(268 57.97% 81.18%)

CMYKApproximate

30.92%, 57.97%, 0%, 18.82%

Relative luminance0.17160—1

Contrast with white4.74:1WCAG

Contrast with black4.43:1WCAG

Best text color#FFFFFFAA ✓

Contrast report

Readability against white and black text

Readable text sample4.74:1

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Readable text sample4.43:1

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Usage suggestions

Where can this color work?

This mid tone Purple tone can be considered for prominent surfaces, identity elements and visual emphasis.

Use #8F57CF for normal text only when the contrast ratio reaches at least 4.5:1. Large text may pass at 3:1.

Color harmony

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Complementary#97CF57View color Inverted#70A830View color

For designers and developers

CSS code example

CSS

.color-sample {
  color: #8F57CF;
  background-color: #8F57CF1A;
  border-color: #8F57CF;
}

Frequently asked questions

What is the RGB value of #8F57CF?

This color is RGB(143, 87, 207).

What is the HSL value of #8F57CF?

Its value is HSL(268°, 55.56%, 57.65%).

Is #8F57CF suitable for text?

Readability depends on the background. The contrast ratio and WCAG results on this page provide the relevant checks.

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