#8B5280

Color Details

HEX
#8B5280
RGB
rgb(139, 82, 128)
HSL
hsl(312, 26%, 43%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 41%, 8%, 45%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 5.81:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #8b5280
Contrast 3.62:1 Fail
White on #8b5280
Contrast 5.81:1 AA
#8b5280 on Black
Contrast 3.62:1 Fail
#8b5280 on White
Contrast 5.81:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#a27599
#b997b3
#d1bacc
#6f4266
#53314d
#382133

Complement & Analogous

#518a5d
#8a5162
#79518a

Triadic

#7f8a51
#517f8a

Monochrome

#382133 #53314d #8b5280 #b997b3 #d1bacc #e8dce6

Analogous

#79518a #a185ad #8b5280 #a17481 #8a5162 #6e414e

Complementary Mix

#53314d #8b5280 #b997b3 #518a5d #8eb396 #355a3c

Nearby Colors

#8b527f
#8b5281
#8b5270
#8b5290

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About #8B5280

#8B5280 converts to RGB(139, 82, 128) and HSL(312, 26%, 43%). 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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#8B5280 FAQs

What is the RGB value of #8B5280?
RGB: 139, 82, 128. Copy as CSS: rgb(139, 82, 128)
Is #8B5280 a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #8B5280?
Complement: #518a5d.
Does #8B5280 have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 5.81:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 3.62:1 (AA (large text)).