#8B1CB0

Color Details

HEX
#8B1CB0
RGB
rgb(139, 28, 176)
HSL
hsl(285, 73%, 40%)
CMYK
cmyk(21%, 84%, 0%, 31%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 7.26:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #8b1cb0
Contrast 2.89:1 Fail
White on #8b1cb0
Contrast 7.26:1 AAA
#8b1cb0 on Black
Contrast 2.89:1 Fail
#8b1cb0 on White
Contrast 7.26:1 AAA

Tints & Shades

#a249c0
#b977d0
#d1a4df
#6f168d
#53116a
#380b46

Complement & Analogous

#41b01c
#b01c8b
#411cb0

Triadic

#b08b1c
#1cb08b

Monochrome

#380b46 #53116a #8b1cb0 #b977d0 #d1a4df #e8d2ef

Analogous

#411cb0 #7a60c8 #8b1cb0 #c049a2 #b01c8b #8d166f

Complementary Mix

#53116a #8b1cb0 #b977d0 #41b01c #84cc6b #2a7212

Nearby Colors

#8b1caf
#8b1cb1
#8b1ca0
#8b1cc0

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About #8B1CB0

#8B1CB0 converts to RGB(139, 28, 176) and HSL(285, 73%, 40%). 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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#8B1CB0 FAQs

What is the RGB value of #8B1CB0?
RGB: 139, 28, 176. Copy as CSS: rgb(139, 28, 176)
Is #8B1CB0 a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #8B1CB0?
Complement: #41b01c.
Does #8B1CB0 have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 7.26:1 (AAA (normal text)). On black: 2.89:1 (Fails AA).