#8b6db5
#8b6db5 is rgb(139, 109, 181), or hsl(265, 33%, 57%). The nearest reference Tailwind v4 token is slate-500 (#62748e), not an exact match.
Conversions
WCAG contrast
| Background | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| white | 4.24:1 | fail | pass | fail |
| black | 4.95:1 | pass | pass | fail |
| slate-900 | 4.21:1 | fail | pass | fail |
| gray-100 | 3.85:1 | fail | pass | fail |
Ratios use WCAG relative luminance for opaque sRGB colors. Normal text requires 4.5:1, or 7:1 at AAA. Large text requires 3:1: at least 24 CSS pixels, or about 18.67 CSS pixels when bold. Pass/fail uses the unrounded ratio. Contrast alone is not a full accessibility assessment.
Colors paired with #8b6db5 in real UI palettes
These colors appear alongside #8b6db5 in StyleKit's curated palettes. Co-occurrence is not a promise of text readability; each pair includes its measured contrast.
- #2d5016
Used together in Art Nouveau.
2.18:1
Not for normal text - #4a7c59
Used together in Art Nouveau.
1.15:1
Not for normal text - #c9a227
Used together in Art Nouveau.
1.75:1
Not for normal text - #f5f0e1
Used together in Art Nouveau.
3.72:1
Not for normal text
A readable starting point
black text on #8b6db5: 4.95:1 contrast.
Design styles using this color
Tints and shades
Lightness ladder in HSL space, from the lightest tint to the darkest shade of #8b6db5.
Similar colors in the library
Nearest swatches by perceptual OKLab distance across all curated style palettes.
AI prompt snippet
Use #8b6db5 as the accent color, following the Art Nouveau style: rgb(139, 109, 181), nearest Tailwind token slate-500. Keep text contrast at least 4.5:1 (this color scores 4.24:1 on white, 4.95:1 on black).
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Questions about #8b6db5
What color is #8b6db5?
#8b6db5 is rgb(139, 109, 181), or hsl(265, 33%, 57%). The nearest reference Tailwind v4 token is slate-500 (#62748e), not an exact match.
What text color should I use on #8b6db5?
Black (#000000) has the higher black-or-white contrast against #8b6db5: 4.95:1. This calculation assumes opaque, flat sRGB colors. Normal text requires 4.5:1 and large text 3:1 under WCAG 2.2 SC 1.4.3; it is not a complete accessibility assessment.
How can I use exactly #8b6db5 in Tailwind CSS?
Use bg-[#8b6db5], text-[#8b6db5], or a CSS custom property instead of substituting a nearby named token. The reference palette is Tailwind CSS 4.1.18, converted from OKLCH to sRGB hex; newer Tailwind versions and custom themes can differ.
Sources and calculation limits
Reference palette: Tailwind CSS 4.1.18, converted from OKLCH to sRGB hex. Named tokens are versioned approximations; use the exact hex utilities when matching an existing design. Palette pairings come from the linked StyleKit definitions, not external popularity or preference data.