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#815ED9 color code is #815ED9. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #815ed9.

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#815ED9 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #815ED9 is 0.1768. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.63:1 against white and 4.54:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#815ED9 on white4.63:1AA
The quick brown fox
#815ED9 on black4.54:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #815ED94.63:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #815ED94.54:1AA

#815ED9 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #815ED9?+
The hex code for #815ED9 is #815ED9. In RGB it's rgb(129, 94, 217), and in HSL it's hsl(257, 62%, 61%).
What is the RGB value of #815ED9?+
#815ED9 in RGB is (129, 94, 217). Written in CSS: rgb(129, 94, 217).
What is the CMYK value of #815ED9?+
#815ED9 converts to CMYK(41%, 57%, 0%, 15%) for print. Hex equivalent is #815ED9.
Is #815ed9 a warm or cool color?+
#815ED9 (#815ED9) is a cool purple — its hue sits at 257° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #815ed9 belong to?+
#815ED9 belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 257°, 62%, 61% — a cool tone within the broader purple group.
Is #815ed9 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#815ED9 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.63:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #815ed9?+
The nearest Pantone match for #815ED9 (#815ED9) is 264 C Pantone 264 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #815ED9 in design

Practical guidance for using #815ed9 (#815ED9) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#815ED9 is highly versatile in UI — readable in both directions (4.6:1 vs white, 4.5:1 vs black). Use it for body text, button fills, borders, or accents in either light or dark themes.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #815ED9 (#815ED9) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into luxury, beauty, creative, premium subscription products. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if purple runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. 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

#815ED9 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

#815ED9 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.