#842C8C

Color Details

HEX
#842C8C
RGB
rgb(132, 44, 140)
HSL
hsl(295, 52%, 36%)
CMYK
cmyk(6%, 69%, 0%, 45%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 7.72:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #842c8c
Contrast 2.72:1 Fail
White on #842c8c
Contrast 7.72:1 AAA
#842c8c on Black
Contrast 2.72:1 Fail
#842c8c on White
Contrast 7.72:1 AAA

Tints & Shades

#9d56a3
#b580ba
#ceabd1
#6a2370
#4f1a54
#351238

Complement & Analogous

#348c2c
#8c2c64
#542c8c

Triadic

#8c842c
#2c8c84

Monochrome

#351238 #4f1a54 #842c8c #b580ba #ceabd1 #e6d5e8

Analogous

#542c8c #876baf #842c8c #a35683 #8c2c64 #702350

Complementary Mix

#4f1a54 #842c8c #b580ba #348c2c #7bb476 #225b1d

Nearby Colors

#842c8b
#842c8d
#842c7c
#842c9c

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About #842C8C

#842C8C converts to RGB(132, 44, 140) and HSL(295, 52%, 36%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#842C8C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #842C8C?
RGB: 132, 44, 140. Copy as CSS: rgb(132, 44, 140)
Is #842C8C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #842C8C?
Complement: #348c2c.
Does #842C8C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 7.72:1 (AAA (normal text)). On black: 2.72:1 (Fails AA).