#8B47D7

Color Details

HEX
#8B47D7
RGB
rgb(139, 71, 215)
HSL
hsl(268, 64%, 56%)
CMYK
cmyk(35%, 67%, 0%, 16%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 5.28:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #8b47d7
Contrast 3.98:1 Fail
White on #8b47d7
Contrast 5.28:1 AA
#8b47d7 on Black
Contrast 3.98:1 Fail
#8b47d7 on White
Contrast 5.28:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#a26cdf
#b991e7
#d1b5ef
#6f39ac
#532b81
#381c56

Complement & Analogous

#94d747
#d247d7
#474cd7

Triadic

#d78a47
#47d78a

Monochrome

#381c56 #532b81 #8b47d7 #b991e7 #d1b5ef #e8daf7

Analogous

#474cd7 #7e82e3 #8b47d7 #db6cdf #d247d7 #a839ac

Complementary Mix

#532b81 #8b47d7 #b991e7 #94d747 #b9e587 #608c2e

Nearby Colors

#8b47d6
#8b47d8
#8b47c7
#8b47e7

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About #8B47D7

#8B47D7 converts to RGB(139, 71, 215) and HSL(268, 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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#8B47D7 FAQs

What is the RGB value of #8B47D7?
RGB: 139, 71, 215. Copy as CSS: rgb(139, 71, 215)
Is #8B47D7 a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #8B47D7?
Complement: #94d747.
Does #8B47D7 have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 5.28:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 3.98:1 (AA (large text)).