Blue Violet
#8A2BE2
Color conversions
Reference values for common CSS, design, and accessibility formats.
| Format | Value | Preview | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEX | 8A2BE2 | ||
| HEX with # | #8A2BE2 | ||
| RGB | rgb(138, 43, 226) | ||
| RGBA | rgba(138, 43, 226, 1) | ||
| HSL | hsl(271.15 75.93% 52.75%) | ||
| HSLA | hsla(271.15, 75.93%, 52.75%, 1) | ||
| HSV | hsv(271.15, 80.97%, 88.63%) | ||
| CMYK | cmyk(38.94%, 80.97%, 0%, 11.37%) | ||
| OKLCH | oklch(53.38% 0.2503 301.37) |
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Suggested pairings
Split-complementary
Try this combo as a gradientUse this color in CSS
--color: #8A2BE2;
bg-[#8a2be2]
Accessibility quick-check
White text
5.96:1
AA normal
Black text
3.52:1
AA large
Reference notes
The hex value #8A2BE2 sits in the violet range with a balanced appearance and saturated chroma. Measured through common web color formats, the channels resolve to rgb(138 43 226) and an HSL lightness of 53%, which explains its visual density. The cool cast matters because neighboring colors can make the same hex feel sharper, calmer, or more neutral than it appears in isolation. Because web color is device-dependent, treat the numeric conversion table as the stable reference and use the visual swatch as a quick sanity check. The linked variants and pairings give nearby colors for systematic palettes, while the CSS Forge links let the same value move directly into CSS experiments. For brand-adjacent work, compare the closest named colors before reusing it, because a familiar name can change how stakeholders describe the same swatch. Designers can use it in badges, highlights, product accents, and moments where quick recognition matters. When combined with lighter or darker variants, it gives enough range for borders, fills, and active states.