#8C2BC9

Color Details

HEX
#8C2BC9
RGB
rgb(140, 43, 201)
HSL
hsl(277, 65%, 48%)
CMYK
cmyk(30%, 79%, 0%, 21%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 6.36:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #8c2bc9
Contrast 3.30:1 Fail
White on #8c2bc9
Contrast 6.36:1 AA
#8c2bc9 on Black
Contrast 3.30:1 Fail
#8c2bc9 on White
Contrast 6.36:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#a355d4
#ba80df
#d1aae9
#7022a1
#541a79
#381150

Complement & Analogous

#68ca2b
#ca2bb7
#3d2bca

Triadic

#ca8d2b
#2bca8d

Monochrome

#381150 #541a79 #8c2bc9 #ba80df #d1aae9 #e8d5f4

Analogous

#3d2bca #776bda #8c2bc9 #d555c5 #ca2bb7 #a22292

Complementary Mix

#541a79 #8c2bc9 #ba80df #68ca2b #9ddd75 #44831c

Nearby Colors

#8c2bc8
#8c2bca
#8c2bb9
#8c2bd9

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About #8C2BC9

#8C2BC9 converts to RGB(140, 43, 201) and HSL(277, 65%, 48%). 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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#8C2BC9 FAQs

What is the RGB value of #8C2BC9?
RGB: 140, 43, 201. Copy as CSS: rgb(140, 43, 201)
Is #8C2BC9 a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #8C2BC9?
Complement: #68ca2b.
Does #8C2BC9 have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 6.36:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 3.30:1 (AA (large text)).