#8C47CD

Color Details

HEX
#8C47CD
RGB
rgb(140, 71, 205)
HSL
hsl(271, 57%, 54%)
CMYK
cmyk(32%, 65%, 0%, 20%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 5.39:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #8c47cd
Contrast 3.90:1 Fail
White on #8c47cd
Contrast 5.39:1 AA
#8c47cd on Black
Contrast 3.90:1 Fail
#8c47cd on White
Contrast 5.39:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#a36cd7
#ba91e1
#d1b5eb
#7039a4
#542b7b
#381c52

Complement & Analogous

#87cd47
#cd47ca
#4947cd

Triadic

#cd8c47
#47cd8c

Monochrome

#381c52 #542b7b #8c47cd #ba91e1 #d1b5eb #e8daf5

Analogous

#4947cd #807edc #8c47cd #d76cd5 #cd47ca #a439a2

Complementary Mix

#542b7b #8c47cd #ba91e1 #87cd47 #b1df87 #58852e

Nearby Colors

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#8c47ce
#8c47bd
#8c47dd

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About #8C47CD

#8C47CD converts to RGB(140, 71, 205) and HSL(271, 57%, 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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#8C47CD FAQs

What is the RGB value of #8C47CD?
RGB: 140, 71, 205. Copy as CSS: rgb(140, 71, 205)
Is #8C47CD a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #8C47CD?
Complement: #87cd47.
Does #8C47CD have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 5.39:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 3.90:1 (AA (large text)).