#8B51C2

Color Details

HEX
#8B51C2
RGB
rgb(139, 81, 194)
HSL
hsl(271, 48%, 54%)
CMYK
cmyk(28%, 58%, 0%, 24%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 5.18:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #8b51c2
Contrast 4.05:1 Fail
White on #8b51c2
Contrast 5.18:1 AA
#8b51c2 on Black
Contrast 4.05:1 Fail
#8b51c2 on White
Contrast 5.18:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#a274ce
#b997da
#d1b9e7
#6f419b
#533174
#38204e

Complement & Analogous

#88c251
#c251c0
#5351c2

Triadic

#c28c51
#51c28c

Monochrome

#38204e #533174 #8b51c2 #b997da #d1b9e7 #e8dcf3

Analogous

#5351c2 #8785d4 #8b51c2 #ce74cd #c251c0 #9b419a

Complementary Mix

#533174 #8b51c2 #b997da #88c251 #b2d78e #587e35

Nearby Colors

#8b51c1
#8b51c3
#8b51b2
#8b51d2

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About #8B51C2

#8B51C2 converts to RGB(139, 81, 194) and HSL(271, 48%, 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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#8B51C2 FAQs

What is the RGB value of #8B51C2?
RGB: 139, 81, 194. Copy as CSS: rgb(139, 81, 194)
Is #8B51C2 a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #8B51C2?
Complement: #88c251.
Does #8B51C2 have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 5.18:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 4.05:1 (AA (large text)).