#8C4C9C

Color Details

HEX
#8C4C9C
RGB
rgb(140, 76, 156)
HSL
hsl(288, 34%, 45%)
CMYK
cmyk(10%, 51%, 0%, 39%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 5.79:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #8c4c9c
Contrast 3.63:1 Fail
White on #8c4c9c
Contrast 5.79:1 AA
#8c4c9c on Black
Contrast 3.63:1 Fail
#8c4c9c on White
Contrast 5.79:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#a370b0
#ba94c4
#d1b7d7
#703d7d
#542e5e
#381e3e

Complement & Analogous

#5b9a4c
#9a4c82
#634c9a

Triadic

#9a8a4c
#4c9a8a

Monochrome

#381e3e #542e5e #8c4c9c #ba94c4 #d1b7d7 #e8dbeb

Analogous

#634c9a #9282b8 #8c4c9c #ae709b #9a4c82 #7b3d68

Complementary Mix

#542e5e #8c4c9c #ba94c4 #5b9a4c #94bd8b #3b6431

Nearby Colors

#8c4c9b
#8c4c9d
#8c4c8c
#8c4cac

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About #8C4C9C

#8C4C9C converts to RGB(140, 76, 156) and HSL(288, 34%, 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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#8C4C9C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #8C4C9C?
RGB: 140, 76, 156. Copy as CSS: rgb(140, 76, 156)
Is #8C4C9C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #8C4C9C?
Complement: #5b9a4c.
Does #8C4C9C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 5.79:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 3.63:1 (AA (large text)).