Color swatch image showing #8601B1 with RGB(134,1,177) values

#8601B1 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #8601B1 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#8601B1 Color Information

#8601B1 RGB value is (134, 1, 177). The hex color red value is 134, green is 1, and blue is 177. Its HSL format shows a hue of 285°, saturation of 99 percent, and lightness of 35 percent. The CMYK process values are 24 percent, 99 percent, 0 percent, 31 percent.

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#8601B1 Color Meaning

Color #8601B1(RYB) (#8601B1) conveys regal authority, artistic depth, and spiritual curiosity. #8601B1 rich purple is slightly darker than standard violet, emphasizing focus and sophistication. Psychologically, Violet (RYB) (#8601B1) promotes reflection, strategic thinking, and emotional introspection. Culturally, Violet (RYB) (#8601B1) represents nobility, ceremonial importance, and creativity in Western traditions, while in Eastern contexts, #8601B1 signifies higher consciousness, enlightenment, and spiritual awakening. Fengshui interprets #8601B1 as enhancing contemplative spaces or areas for deep mental work. Spiritually, Violet (RYB) (#8601B1) corresponds to the Crown chakra, supporting wisdom, intuition, and psychic insight. As a dark shade of purple, #8601B1 is favored in artistic compositions, ceremonial decorations, and sophisticated design schemes that require presence and focus.

Color Conversion

Convert #8601B1 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#8601B1
RGB
rgb(134, 1, 177)
HSL
hsl(285°, 99%, 35%)
CMYK
cmyk(24%, 99%, 0%, 31%)
HSV
hsv(285°, 99%, 69%)
XYZ
17.7782 8.2644 42.2531
Yxy
8.2644 0.2603 0.1210
Hunter Lab
28.7479 2.6522 -2.8179
CIE-Lab
34.5275 68.1566 -58.7638

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red134 / 255 (53%)
53%
Green1 / 255 (0%)
Blue177 / 255 (69%)
69%

CMYK Values

Cyan24 / 100 (24%)
24%
Magenta99 / 100 (99%)
99%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)31 / 100 (31%)
31%

Color Variations

#8601B1 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#8601B1 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #8601B1 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

#FFFFFF
#8601B1

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

7.92:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

7.92:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

7.92:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #8601B1 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#8601B1

protanopia

#4c4b86

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #8601B1;

Text Color

color: #8601B1;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #8601B1;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #8601B140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #8601B1;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8601B1 0%, #51016c 100%);

#8601B1 Color FAQs

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