#8B51D5

Color Details

HEX
#8B51D5
RGB
rgb(139, 81, 213)
HSL
hsl(266, 61%, 58%)
CMYK
cmyk(35%, 62%, 0%, 16%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 4.96:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #8b51d5
Contrast 4.24:1 Fail
White on #8b51d5
Contrast 4.96:1 AA
#8b51d5 on Black
Contrast 4.24:1 Fail
#8b51d5 on White
Contrast 4.96:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#a274dd
#b997e6
#d1b9ee
#6f41aa
#533180
#382055

Complement & Analogous

#9dd553
#cd53d5
#535bd5

Triadic

#d58b53
#53d58b

Monochrome

#382055 #533180 #8b51d5 #b997e6 #d1b9ee #e8dcf7

Analogous

#535bd5 #878ce2 #8b51d5 #d775dd #cd53d5 #a442aa

Complementary Mix

#533180 #8b51d5 #b997e6 #9dd553 #bfe48f #668a36

Nearby Colors

#8b51d4
#8b51d6
#8b51c5
#8b51e5

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About #8B51D5

#8B51D5 converts to RGB(139, 81, 213) and HSL(266, 61%, 58%). 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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#8B51D5 FAQs

What is the RGB value of #8B51D5?
RGB: 139, 81, 213. Copy as CSS: rgb(139, 81, 213)
Is #8B51D5 a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #8B51D5?
Complement: #9dd553.
Does #8B51D5 have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 4.96:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 4.24:1 (AA (large text)).