#8B8DBA

Color Details

HEX
#8B8DBA
RGB
rgb(139, 141, 186)
HSL
hsl(237, 25%, 64%)
CMYK
cmyk(25%, 24%, 0%, 27%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 6.62:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #8b8dba
Contrast 6.62:1 AA
White on #8b8dba
Contrast 3.17:1 Fail
#8b8dba on Black
Contrast 6.62:1 AA
#8b8dba on White
Contrast 3.17:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#a2a4c8
#b9bbd6
#d1d1e3
#6f7195
#535570
#38384a

Complement & Analogous

#bab88c
#a18cba
#8ca5ba

Triadic

#ba8c8f
#8fba8c

Monochrome

#38384a #535570 #8b8dba #b9bbd6 #d1d1e3 #e8e8f1

Analogous

#8ca5ba #afc0cf #8b8dba #b4a3c8 #a18cba #817095

Complementary Mix

#535570 #8b8dba #b9bbd6 #bab88c #d2d1b4 #79785b

Nearby Colors

#8b8db9
#8b8dbb
#8b8daa
#8b8dca

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About #8B8DBA

#8B8DBA converts to RGB(139, 141, 186) and HSL(237, 25%, 64%). 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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#8B8DBA FAQs

What is the RGB value of #8B8DBA?
RGB: 139, 141, 186. Copy as CSS: rgb(139, 141, 186)
Is #8B8DBA a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #8B8DBA?
Complement: #bab88c.
Does #8B8DBA have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 3.17:1 (AA (large text)). On black: 6.62:1 (AA (normal text)).