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#842E8A Color — #842E8A

Complete color reference for #842E8A: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#842E8A
RGBrgb(132, 46, 138)
HSLhsl(296, 50%, 36%)
HSVhsv(296, 67%, 54%)
CMYKC:4% M:67% Y:0% K:46%
CSS Color#842E8A
Decimal8662666
Luminance0.0869

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#842E8A on White
Ratio: 7.67:1 — AAA
#842E8A on Black
Ratio: 2.74:1 — Fail
White on #842E8A
Ratio: 7.67:1 — AAA
Black on #842E8A
Ratio: 2.74:1 — Fail

WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 (normal text) or ≥3:1 (large text). WCAG AAA requires ≥7:1.

Shades & Tints Scale

50#F9F5F9
100#EDE0ED
200#DAC0DC
300#C8A1CA
400#AF77B3
500#842E8A
600#6A256E
700#4F1C53
800#351237
900#210C23

Steps 50–400 are tints (mixed with white); 500 is the base color; 600–900 are shades (mixed with black).

Color Harmonies

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RGB equivalent of #842E8A?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(132, 46, 138). The red channel is 132, green is 46, and blue is 138 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #842E8A?

The HSL value is hsl(296, 50%, 36%). Hue is 296°, saturation is 50%, and lightness is 36%.

Does #842E8A meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #842E8A achieves a 7.67:1 contrast ratio (AAA). On a black background it achieves 2.74:1 (Fail). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #842E8A?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #842E8A is #348A2E.