#CB8BDD

Color Details

HEX
#CB8BDD
RGB
rgb(203, 139, 221)
HSL
hsl(287, 55%, 71%)
CMYK
cmyk(8%, 37%, 0%, 13%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 8.28:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #cb8bdd
Contrast 8.28:1 AAA
White on #cb8bdd
Contrast 2.54:1 Fail
#cb8bdd on Black
Contrast 8.28:1 AAA
#cb8bdd on White
Contrast 2.54:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#d5a2e4
#e0b9eb
#ead1f1
#a26fb1
#7a5385
#513858

Complement & Analogous

#9ede8c
#de8cc7
#a38cde

Triadic

#decc8c
#8cdecc

Monochrome

#513858 #7a5385 #cb8bdd #e0b9eb #ead1f1 #f5e8f8

Analogous

#a38cde #bfafe8 #cb8bdd #e5a3d2 #de8cc7 #b2709f

Complementary Mix

#7a5385 #cb8bdd #e0b9eb #9ede8c #c0eab4 #67905b

Nearby Colors

#cb8bdc
#cb8bde
#cb8bcd
#cb8bed

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About #CB8BDD

#CB8BDD converts to RGB(203, 139, 221) and HSL(287, 55%, 71%). 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.

Tip: Use the “Best text” chip above as a safe default foreground on this color (chosen by contrast ratio).

#CB8BDD FAQs

What is the RGB value of #CB8BDD?
RGB: 203, 139, 221. Copy as CSS: rgb(203, 139, 221)
Is #CB8BDD a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #CB8BDD?
Complement: #9ede8c.
Does #CB8BDD have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.54:1 (Fails AA). On black: 8.28:1 (AAA (normal text)).