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#845DCB color code is #845DCB. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #845dcb.

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#845DCB Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #845DCB is 0.1705. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.76:1 against white and 4.41:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#845DCB on white4.76:1AA
The quick brown fox
#845DCB on black4.41:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #845DCB4.76:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #845DCB4.41:1AA Large

#845DCB — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #845DCB?+
The hex code for #845DCB is #845DCB. In RGB it's rgb(132, 93, 203), and in HSL it's hsl(261, 51%, 58%).
What is the RGB value of #845DCB?+
#845DCB in RGB is (132, 93, 203). Written in CSS: rgb(132, 93, 203).
What is the CMYK value of #845DCB?+
#845DCB converts to CMYK(35%, 54%, 0%, 20%) for print. Hex equivalent is #845DCB.
Is #845dcb a warm or cool color?+
#845DCB (#845DCB) is a cool purple — its hue sits at 261° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #845dcb belong to?+
#845DCB belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 261°, 51%, 58% — a cool tone within the broader purple group.
Is #845dcb accessible for body text on a white background?+
#845DCB on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.76:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #845dcb?+
The nearest Pantone match for #845DCB (#845DCB) is 264 C Pantone 264 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #845DCB in design

Practical guidance for using #845dcb (#845DCB) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #845DCB (#845DCB) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 4.8:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #845dcb text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #845DCB (#845DCB) 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

#845DCB 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

#845DCB 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.