#8A2C8C

Color Details

HEX
#8A2C8C
RGB
rgb(138, 44, 140)
HSL
hsl(299, 52%, 36%)
CMYK
cmyk(1%, 69%, 0%, 45%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 7.45:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #8a2c8c
Contrast 2.82:1 Fail
White on #8a2c8c
Contrast 7.45:1 AAA
#8a2c8c on Black
Contrast 2.82:1 Fail
#8a2c8c on White
Contrast 7.45:1 AAA

Tints & Shades

#a156a3
#b980ba
#d0abd1
#6e2370
#531a54
#371238

Complement & Analogous

#2e8c2c
#8c2c5d
#5a2c8c

Triadic

#8c8a2c
#2c8c8a

Monochrome

#371238 #531a54 #8a2c8c #b980ba #d0abd1 #e8d5e8

Analogous

#5a2c8c #8c6baf #8a2c8c #a3567d #8c2c5d #70234a

Complementary Mix

#531a54 #8a2c8c #b980ba #2e8c2c #77b476 #1e5b1d

Nearby Colors

#8a2c8b
#8a2c8d
#8a2c7c
#8a2c9c

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About #8A2C8C

#8A2C8C converts to RGB(138, 44, 140) and HSL(299, 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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#8A2C8C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #8A2C8C?
RGB: 138, 44, 140. Copy as CSS: rgb(138, 44, 140)
Is #8A2C8C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #8A2C8C?
Complement: #2e8c2c.
Does #8A2C8C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 7.45:1 (AAA (normal text)). On black: 2.82:1 (Fails AA).