#8A2E8C

Color Details

HEX
#8A2E8C
RGB
rgb(138, 46, 140)
HSL
hsl(299, 51%, 36%)
CMYK
cmyk(1%, 67%, 0%, 45%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 7.37:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #8a2e8c
Contrast 2.85:1 Fail
White on #8a2e8c
Contrast 7.37:1 AAA
#8a2e8c on Black
Contrast 2.85:1 Fail
#8a2e8c on White
Contrast 7.37:1 AAA

Tints & Shades

#a158a3
#b982ba
#d0abd1
#6e2570
#531c54
#371238

Complement & Analogous

#2f8b2d
#8b2d5d
#5a2d8b

Triadic

#8b892d
#2d8b89

Monochrome

#371238 #531c54 #8a2e8c #b982ba #d0abd1 #e8d5e8

Analogous

#5a2d8b #8c6cae #8a2e8c #a2577d #8b2d5d #6f244a

Complementary Mix

#531c54 #8a2e8c #b982ba #2f8b2d #78b477 #1f5a1d

Nearby Colors

#8a2e8b
#8a2e8d
#8a2e7c
#8a2e9c

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About #8A2E8C

#8A2E8C converts to RGB(138, 46, 140) and HSL(299, 51%, 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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#8A2E8C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #8A2E8C?
RGB: 138, 46, 140. Copy as CSS: rgb(138, 46, 140)
Is #8A2E8C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #8A2E8C?
Complement: #2f8b2d.
Does #8A2E8C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 7.37:1 (AAA (normal text)). On black: 2.85:1 (Fails AA).