#8B799C

Color Details

HEX
#8B799C
RGB
rgb(139, 121, 156)
HSL
hsl(271, 15%, 54%)
CMYK
cmyk(11%, 22%, 0%, 39%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 5.31:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #8b799c
Contrast 5.31:1 AA
White on #8b799c
Contrast 3.95:1 Fail
#8b799c on Black
Contrast 5.31:1 AA
#8b799c on White
Contrast 3.95:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#a294b0
#b9afc4
#d1c9d7
#6f617d
#53495e
#38303e

Complement & Analogous

#899b78
#a470a3
#7170a4

Triadic

#9b8a78
#789b8a

Monochrome

#38303e #53495e #8b799c #b9afc4 #d1c9d7 #e8e4eb

Analogous

#7170a4 #9c9bbf #8b799c #b68db5 #a470a3 #835a82

Complementary Mix

#53495e #8b799c #b9afc4 #899b78 #b2bea7 #59654e

Nearby Colors

#8b799b
#8b799d
#8b798c
#8b79ac

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About #8B799C

#8B799C converts to RGB(139, 121, 156) and HSL(271, 15%, 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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#8B799C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #8B799C?
RGB: 139, 121, 156. Copy as CSS: rgb(139, 121, 156)
Is #8B799C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #8B799C?
Complement: #899b78.
Does #8B799C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 3.95:1 (AA (large text)). On black: 5.31:1 (AA (normal text)).