#8B47D6

Color Details

HEX
#8B47D6
RGB
rgb(139, 71, 214)
HSL
hsl(269, 64%, 56%)
CMYK
cmyk(35%, 67%, 0%, 16%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 5.29:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #8b47d6
Contrast 3.97:1 Fail
White on #8b47d6
Contrast 5.29:1 AA
#8b47d6 on Black
Contrast 3.97:1 Fail
#8b47d6 on White
Contrast 5.29:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#a26cde
#b991e6
#d1b5ef
#6f39ab
#532b80
#381c56

Complement & Analogous

#91d747
#d447d7
#4749d7

Triadic

#d78c47
#47d78c

Monochrome

#381c56 #532b80 #8b47d6 #b991e6 #d1b5ef #e8daf7

Analogous

#4749d7 #7e80e3 #8b47d6 #dd6cdf #d447d7 #aa39ac

Complementary Mix

#532b80 #8b47d6 #b991e6 #91d747 #b8e587 #5e8c2e

Nearby Colors

#8b47d5
#8b47d7
#8b47c6
#8b47e6

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About #8B47D6

#8B47D6 converts to RGB(139, 71, 214) and HSL(269, 64%, 56%). 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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#8B47D6 FAQs

What is the RGB value of #8B47D6?
RGB: 139, 71, 214. Copy as CSS: rgb(139, 71, 214)
Is #8B47D6 a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #8B47D6?
Complement: #91d747.
Does #8B47D6 have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 5.29:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 3.97:1 (AA (large text)).