#8B51C0

Color Details

HEX
#8B51C0
RGB
rgb(139, 81, 192)
HSL
hsl(271, 47%, 54%)
CMYK
cmyk(28%, 58%, 0%, 25%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 5.20:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #8b51c0
Contrast 4.04:1 Fail
White on #8b51c0
Contrast 5.20:1 AA
#8b51c0 on Black
Contrast 4.04:1 Fail
#8b51c0 on White
Contrast 5.20:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#a274cd
#b997d9
#d1b9e6
#6f419a
#533173
#38204d

Complement & Analogous

#88c153
#c153bf
#5453c1

Triadic

#c18c53
#53c18c

Monochrome

#38204d #533173 #8b51c0 #b997d9 #d1b9e6 #e8dcf2

Analogous

#5453c1 #8787d4 #8b51c0 #cd75cc #c153bf #9a4299

Complementary Mix

#533173 #8b51c0 #b997d9 #88c153 #b2d78f #587d36

Nearby Colors

#8b51bf
#8b51c1
#8b51b0
#8b51d0

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About #8B51C0

#8B51C0 converts to RGB(139, 81, 192) and HSL(271, 47%, 54%). 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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#8B51C0 FAQs

What is the RGB value of #8B51C0?
RGB: 139, 81, 192. Copy as CSS: rgb(139, 81, 192)
Is #8B51C0 a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #8B51C0?
Complement: #88c153.
Does #8B51C0 have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 5.20:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 4.04:1 (AA (large text)).