#8C499C

Color Details

HEX
#8C499C
RGB
rgb(140, 73, 156)
HSL
hsl(288, 36%, 45%)
CMYK
cmyk(10%, 53%, 0%, 39%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 5.92:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #8c499c
Contrast 3.55:1 Fail
White on #8c499c
Contrast 5.92:1 AA
#8c499c on Black
Contrast 3.55:1 Fail
#8c499c on White
Contrast 5.92:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#a36db0
#ba92c4
#d1b6d7
#703a7d
#542c5e
#381d3e

Complement & Analogous

#5a9c49
#9c4983
#62499c

Triadic

#9c8c49
#499c8c

Monochrome

#381d3e #542c5e #8c499c #ba92c4 #d1b6d7 #e8dbeb

Analogous

#62499c #9180ba #8c499c #b06d9c #9c4983 #7d3a69

Complementary Mix

#542c5e #8c499c #ba92c4 #5a9c49 #94bf89 #3b652f

Nearby Colors

#8c499b
#8c499d
#8c498c
#8c49ac

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About #8C499C

#8C499C converts to RGB(140, 73, 156) and HSL(288, 36%, 45%). 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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#8C499C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #8C499C?
RGB: 140, 73, 156. Copy as CSS: rgb(140, 73, 156)
Is #8C499C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #8C499C?
Complement: #5a9c49.
Does #8C499C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 5.92:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 3.55:1 (AA (large text)).