#8C4DBC

Color Details

HEX
#8C4DBC
RGB
rgb(140, 77, 188)
HSL
hsl(274, 45%, 52%)
CMYK
cmyk(26%, 59%, 0%, 26%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 5.38:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #8c4dbc
Contrast 3.90:1 Fail
White on #8c4dbc
Contrast 5.38:1 AA
#8c4dbc on Black
Contrast 3.90:1 Fail
#8c4dbc on White
Contrast 5.38:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#a371c9
#ba94d7
#d1b8e4
#703e96
#542e71
#381f4b

Complement & Analogous

#7dbc4e
#bc4eb4
#554ebc

Triadic

#bc8c4e
#4ebc8c

Monochrome

#381f4b #542e71 #8c4dbc #ba94d7 #d1b8e4 #e8dbf2

Analogous

#554ebc #8883d0 #8c4dbc #c971c3 #bc4eb4 #963e90

Complementary Mix

#542e71 #8c4dbc #ba94d7 #7dbc4e #abd38c #517a33

Nearby Colors

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#8c4dbd
#8c4dac
#8c4dcc

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About #8C4DBC

#8C4DBC converts to RGB(140, 77, 188) and HSL(274, 45%, 52%). 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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#8C4DBC FAQs

What is the RGB value of #8C4DBC?
RGB: 140, 77, 188. Copy as CSS: rgb(140, 77, 188)
Is #8C4DBC a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #8C4DBC?
Complement: #7dbc4e.
Does #8C4DBC have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 5.38:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 3.90:1 (AA (large text)).