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#9080D8 color code is #9080D8. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #9080d8.

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#9080D8 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #9080D8 is 0.2633. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.35:1 against white and 6.27:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#9080D8 on white3.35:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#9080D8 on black6.27:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #9080D83.35:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #9080D86.27:1AA

#9080D8 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #9080D8?+
The hex code for #9080D8 is #9080D8. In RGB it's rgb(144, 128, 216), and in HSL it's hsl(251, 53%, 67%).
What is the RGB value of #9080D8?+
#9080D8 in RGB is (144, 128, 216). Written in CSS: rgb(144, 128, 216).
What is the CMYK value of #9080D8?+
#9080D8 converts to CMYK(33%, 41%, 0%, 15%) for print. Hex equivalent is #9080D8.
Is #9080d8 a warm or cool color?+
#9080D8 (#9080D8) is a cool purple — its hue sits at 251° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #9080d8 belong to?+
#9080D8 belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 251°, 53%, 67% — a cool tone within the broader purple group.
Is #9080d8 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#9080D8 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.35:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #9080d8?+
The nearest Pantone match for #9080D8 (#9080D8) is 263 C Pantone 263 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #9080D8 in design

Practical guidance for using #9080d8 (#9080D8) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#9080D8 (#9080D8) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 6.3:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.4:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #9080D8 (#9080D8) 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

#9080D8 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

#9080D8 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.