True V is a
cool light color with the hex code #8A68CA.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
138, 104, 202 in digital design or CMYK 32%, 49%, 0%, 21% for print applications.
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True V
#8A68CA
True V color values
- HEX
- #8A68CA
- RGB
- 138, 104, 202
- HSL
- 261°, 48%, 60%
- CMYK
- 32, 49, 0, 21
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
True V sits at 261° on the color wheel with 48% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the blue-violet segment of the spectrum. The moderate 48% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.
In digital environments, True V is rendered as rgb(138, 104, 202), where the blue channel is highest at 202, producing a strongly blue character. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.
For print, True V translates to a CMYK breakdown of 32C 49M 0Y 21K. The low-to-moderate black value (21%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (49%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.
Color harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use True V
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #8A68CA;
--brand-primary-rgb: 138, 104, 202;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#8A68CA',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 32%
M: 49%
Y: 0%
K: 21%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(138, 104, 202)
rgba(138, 104, 202, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #8A68CA?
#8A68CA is True V, a cool light color with RGB values of 138, 104, 202. It has a hue of 261°, 48%
saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #8A68CA?
The RGB color code for #8A68CA is rgb(138, 104, 202). This means it contains 138 red,
104 green, and 202 blue in the RGB color model.
Is True V a warm or cool color?
True V (#8A68CA) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #8A68CA in CSS?
You can use #8A68CA in CSS with:
background-color: #8A68CA; or color: #8A68CA; or as an RGB value: rgb(138, 104, 202). For print design, use CMYK: 32%, 49%, 0%, 21%.