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#8225B0 color code is #8225B0. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #8225b0.

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#8225B0 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #8225B0 is 0.0920. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 7.39:1 against white and 2.84:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#8225B0 on white7.39:1AAA
The quick brown fox
#8225B0 on black2.84:1Fail
The quick brown fox
White on #8225B07.39:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on #8225B02.84:1Fail

#8225B0 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #8225B0?+
The hex code for #8225B0 is #8225B0. In RGB it's rgb(130, 37, 176), and in HSL it's hsl(280, 65%, 42%).
What is the RGB value of #8225B0?+
#8225B0 in RGB is (130, 37, 176). Written in CSS: rgb(130, 37, 176).
What is the CMYK value of #8225B0?+
#8225B0 converts to CMYK(26%, 79%, 0%, 31%) for print. Hex equivalent is #8225B0.
Is #8225b0 a warm or cool color?+
#8225B0 (#8225B0) is a transitional magenta — its hue sits at 280° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #8225b0 belong to?+
#8225B0 belongs to the magenta family. Its HSL is 280°, 65%, 42% — a transitional tone within the broader magenta group.
Is #8225b0 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#8225B0 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 7.39:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #8225b0?+
The nearest Pantone match for #8225B0 (#8225B0) is 3396 C Deep Orchid, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #8225B0 in design

Practical guidance for using #8225b0 (#8225B0) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #8225B0 (#8225B0) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 7.4:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing #8225b0 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #8225B0 (#8225B0) 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

#8225B0 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

#8225B0 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.

Brands that use #8225B0

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #8225b0 (#8225B0). Click through for the full brand color guide.

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