#8A1D9C

Color Details

HEX
#8A1D9C
RGB
rgb(138, 29, 156)
HSL
hsl(291, 69%, 36%)
CMYK
cmyk(12%, 81%, 0%, 39%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 7.67:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #8a1d9c
Contrast 2.74:1 Fail
White on #8a1d9c
Contrast 7.67:1 AAA
#8a1d9c on Black
Contrast 2.74:1 Fail
#8a1d9c on White
Contrast 7.67:1 AAA

Tints & Shades

#a14ab0
#b977c4
#d0a5d7
#6e177d
#53115e
#370c3e

Complement & Analogous

#2f9b1c
#9b1c6f
#491c9b

Triadic

#9b881c
#1c9b88

Monochrome

#370c3e #53115e #8a1d9c #b977c4 #d0a5d7 #e8d2eb

Analogous

#491c9b #8060b9 #8a1d9c #af498c #9b1c6f #7c1659

Complementary Mix

#53115e #8a1d9c #b977c4 #2f9b1c #78be6b #1f6512

Nearby Colors

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#8a1d9d
#8a1d8c
#8a1dac

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About #8A1D9C

#8A1D9C converts to RGB(138, 29, 156) and HSL(291, 69%, 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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#8A1D9C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #8A1D9C?
RGB: 138, 29, 156. Copy as CSS: rgb(138, 29, 156)
Is #8A1D9C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #8A1D9C?
Complement: #2f9b1c.
Does #8A1D9C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 7.67:1 (AAA (normal text)). On black: 2.74:1 (Fails AA).