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#8070B0 color code is #8070B0. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #8070b0.

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#8070B0 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #8070B0 is 0.1931. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.32:1 against white and 4.86:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#8070B0 on white4.32:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#8070B0 on black4.86:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #8070B04.32:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #8070B04.86:1AA

#8070B0 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #8070B0?+
The hex code for #8070B0 is #8070B0. In RGB it's rgb(128, 112, 176), and in HSL it's hsl(255, 29%, 56%).
What is the RGB value of #8070B0?+
#8070B0 in RGB is (128, 112, 176). Written in CSS: rgb(128, 112, 176).
What is the CMYK value of #8070B0?+
#8070B0 converts to CMYK(27%, 36%, 0%, 31%) for print. Hex equivalent is #8070B0.
Is #8070b0 a warm or cool color?+
#8070B0 (#8070B0) is a cool purple — its hue sits at 255° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #8070b0 belong to?+
#8070B0 belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 255°, 29%, 56% — a cool tone within the broader purple group.
Is #8070b0 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#8070B0 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.32:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #8070b0?+
The nearest Pantone match for #8070B0 (#8070B0) is 7661 C Amethyst Blue, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #8070B0 in design

Practical guidance for using #8070b0 (#8070B0) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#8070B0 (#8070B0) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 4.9:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 4.3:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #8070B0 (#8070B0) reads as considered and grown-up and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into luxury, beauty, creative, premium subscription products. Pair it with a single bold accent so it doesn't read as too quiet. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#8070B0 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#8070B0 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.