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Running Number
9,115,609
HEX
#8B17D9
RGB
139, 23, 217
HSL
276°,81%,47%
HSV
276°,89%,85%
CMYK
36%,89%,0%,15%
Brightness
31%
Type
Dark
AA Normal Text: ≥ 4.5:1
AA Large Text: ≥ 3.0:1
AAA Normal Text: ≥ 7.0:1
AAA Large Text: ≥ 4.5:1
#8B17D9 sits at 276° on the color wheel, placing it in the violet family of the cool half of the spectrum. With 81% saturation and 47% lightness, it reads as a richly saturated, balanced tone — an immediate, signal-grade voice that demands attention. Its RGB mix of 139, 23, 217 produces a 6.52:1 contrast ratio against white, which clears WCAG AA for body text in that pairing.
In RGB space #8B17D9 is a close cousin of CSS blue-violet — about 22 units away from #8A2BE2. Designers reach for violet hues at this saturation when the brief calls for bold, immediate signal, and at this lightness when they want a present, comfortable mid-canvas voice. On screen the cool cast tends to pair best with warm neutrals in the 25°-45° range to add life.
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Button (filled)
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Progress Bar
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Input Focus Ring
Checkbox Active
Toggle Switch On
Slider Thumb
Card Border
Icon Highlight
Tooltip Background
Modal Header
Tab Active
Alert Box
Timeline Dot
Loading Spinner
Dropdown Selected
Table Row Highlight
Calendar Date
Mobile Device
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