#8C529C

Color Details

HEX
#8C529C
RGB
rgb(140, 82, 156)
HSL
hsl(287, 31%, 47%)
CMYK
cmyk(10%, 47%, 0%, 39%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 5.52:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #8c529c
Contrast 3.80:1 Fail
White on #8c529c
Contrast 5.52:1 AA
#8c529c on Black
Contrast 3.80:1 Fail
#8c529c on White
Contrast 5.52:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#a375b0
#ba97c4
#d1bad7
#70427d
#54315e
#38213e

Complement & Analogous

#639d53
#9d5388
#68539d

Triadic

#9d8d53
#539d8d

Monochrome

#38213e #54315e #8c529c #ba97c4 #d1bad7 #e8dceb

Analogous

#68539d #9587ba #8c529c #b175a0 #9d5388 #7e426d

Complementary Mix

#54315e #8c529c #ba97c4 #639d53 #9abf8f #406636

Nearby Colors

#8c529b
#8c529d
#8c528c
#8c52ac

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About #8C529C

#8C529C converts to RGB(140, 82, 156) and HSL(287, 31%, 47%). 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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#8C529C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #8C529C?
RGB: 140, 82, 156. Copy as CSS: rgb(140, 82, 156)
Is #8C529C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #8C529C?
Complement: #639d53.
Does #8C529C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 5.52:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 3.80:1 (AA (large text)).