#8B2E8C

Color Details

HEX
#8B2E8C
RGB
rgb(139, 46, 140)
HSL
hsl(299, 51%, 36%)
CMYK
cmyk(1%, 67%, 0%, 45%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 7.32:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #8b2e8c
Contrast 2.87:1 Fail
White on #8b2e8c
Contrast 7.32:1 AAA
#8b2e8c on Black
Contrast 2.87:1 Fail
#8b2e8c on White
Contrast 7.32:1 AAA

Tints & Shades

#a258a3
#b982ba
#d1abd1
#6f2570
#531c54
#381238

Complement & Analogous

#2f8b2d
#8b2d5d
#5a2d8b

Triadic

#8b892d
#2d8b89

Monochrome

#381238 #531c54 #8b2e8c #b982ba #d1abd1 #e8d5e8

Analogous

#5a2d8b #8c6cae #8b2e8c #a2577d #8b2d5d #6f244a

Complementary Mix

#531c54 #8b2e8c #b982ba #2f8b2d #78b477 #1f5a1d

Nearby Colors

#8b2e8b
#8b2e8d
#8b2e7c
#8b2e9c

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About #8B2E8C

#8B2E8C converts to RGB(139, 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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#8B2E8C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #8B2E8C?
RGB: 139, 46, 140. Copy as CSS: rgb(139, 46, 140)
Is #8B2E8C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #8B2E8C?
Complement: #2f8b2d.
Does #8B2E8C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 7.32:1 (AAA (normal text)). On black: 2.87:1 (Fails AA).