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#821F93 color code is #821F93. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #821f93.

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#821F93 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #821F93 is 0.0783. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 8.18:1 against white and 2.57:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#821F93 on white8.18:1AAA
The quick brown fox
#821F93 on black2.57:1Fail
The quick brown fox
White on #821F938.18:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on #821F932.57:1Fail

#821F93 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #821F93?+
The hex code for #821F93 is #821F93. In RGB it's rgb(130, 31, 147), and in HSL it's hsl(291, 65%, 35%).
What is the RGB value of #821F93?+
#821F93 in RGB is (130, 31, 147). Written in CSS: rgb(130, 31, 147).
What is the CMYK value of #821F93?+
#821F93 converts to CMYK(12%, 79%, 0%, 42%) for print. Hex equivalent is #821F93.
Is #821f93 a warm or cool color?+
#821F93 (#821F93) is a transitional magenta — its hue sits at 291° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #821f93 belong to?+
#821F93 belongs to the magenta family. Its HSL is 291°, 65%, 35% — a transitional tone within the broader magenta group.
Is #821f93 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#821F93 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 8.18:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #821f93?+
The nearest Pantone match for #821F93 (#821F93) is 248 C Pantone 248 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #821F93 in design

Practical guidance for using #821f93 (#821F93) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #821F93 (#821F93) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 8.2:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing #821f93 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #821F93 (#821F93) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into fashion, beauty, music, youthful events. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if magenta 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

#821F93 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

#821F93 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.