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#8b5cb4

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HEX#8b5cb4
HEX8#8b5cb4ff
RGBrgb(139, 92, 180)
CMYK[0.23,0.49,0,0.29]
Name#8b5cb4
HCL[312.58,53.75,47.54]
oklab[0.56,0.08,-0.11]
Num9133236
HSI[272.25,0.33,0.54]
lab[47.54,36.37,-39.58]
Lighten
#bda2d4
Darken
#573674
Saturate
#8d44cc
Desaturate
#89749c
Greyscale
#888888
Brighten
#be8fe7

Color harmonies of #8b5cb4

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel. Learn more

Triad

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.
#8b5cb4
#b48b5c
#5cb48b

Tetrad

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel. They are very versatile, and work best with one dominant color.
#8b5cb4
#b45f5c
#85b45c
#5cb1b4

Monochromatic

The monochromatic colors are those that have the same dye, but differ in hue, value and saturation. For example, paint samples have several different values ​​of the same color. Using two or more monochromatic colors will achieve an elegant and pleasant effect.
#8b5cb4
#ac72de
#08050a
#291b34
#49315f
#6a4689

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.
#8b5cb4
#685cb4
#795cb4
#8b5cb4
#9d5cb4
#ae5cb4

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#8b5cb4
#b45c73
#5cb468

Variations

View this color variations of shades, tints, tones, hues and temperatures.

Tints

A tint is created by adding white to a base color, increasing its lightness. Tints are likely to look pastel and less intense.
#ffffff
#f7f3fa
#eee8f4
#e6dcef
#ded0ea
#d6c5e4
#cdb9df
#c5aeda
#bda2d4
#b496cf
#ac8bc9
#a47fc4
#9c73bf
#9368b9
#8b5cb4

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0a070d
#140d1a
#1e1427
#281a33
#322140
#3c274d
#462e5a
#4f3567
#593b74
#634281
#6d488d
#774f9a
#8155a7
#8b5cb4

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #8b5cb4 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

4.898 Good When I used to read fairy tales, I fancied that kind of thing never happened, and now here I am in the middle of one!
4.288 Poor When I used to read fairy tales, I fancied that kind of thing never happened, and now here I am in the middle of one!

Color Palettes #8b5cb4

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Use #8b5cb4 in CSS

#8b5cb4 as Background Color in CSS
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#8b5cb4 as Text Color in CSS
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#8b5cb4 as Border Color in CSS
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