#8B49B0

Color Details

HEX
#8B49B0
RGB
rgb(139, 73, 176)
HSL
hsl(278, 41%, 49%)
CMYK
cmyk(21%, 59%, 0%, 31%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 5.71:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #8b49b0
Contrast 3.68:1 Fail
White on #8b49b0
Contrast 5.71:1 AA
#8b49b0 on Black
Contrast 3.68:1 Fail
#8b49b0 on White
Contrast 5.71:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#a26dc0
#b992d0
#d1b6df
#6f3a8d
#532c6a
#381d46

Complement & Analogous

#6fb04a
#b04aa3
#574ab0

Triadic

#b08b4a
#4ab08b

Monochrome

#381d46 #532c6a #8b49b0 #b992d0 #d1b6df #e8dbef

Analogous

#574ab0 #8980c8 #8b49b0 #c06eb5 #b04aa3 #8d3b82

Complementary Mix

#532c6a #8b49b0 #b992d0 #6fb04a #a1cc89 #487230

Nearby Colors

#8b49af
#8b49b1
#8b49a0
#8b49c0

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About #8B49B0

#8B49B0 converts to RGB(139, 73, 176) and HSL(278, 41%, 49%). 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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#8B49B0 FAQs

What is the RGB value of #8B49B0?
RGB: 139, 73, 176. Copy as CSS: rgb(139, 73, 176)
Is #8B49B0 a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #8B49B0?
Complement: #6fb04a.
Does #8B49B0 have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 5.71:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 3.68:1 (AA (large text)).