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#880081 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #880081 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#880081 Color Information

#880081 RGB value is (136, 0, 129). The hex color red value is 136, green is 0, and blue is 129. Its HSL format shows a hue of 303°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 27 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 100 percent, 5 percent, 47 percent.

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#880081 Color Meaning

Color #880081 signifies mystery, luxury, and creative intensity. Its deep purple hue evokes celebration, artistic expression, and rich cultural traditions. Psychologically, color #880081 stimulates imagination, introspection, and boldness in thought. Culturally, #880081 is closely tied to festival traditions, theatrical arts, and ornamental design. Color #880081 functions as a statement color in branding or visual storytelling, drawing attention with sophistication. Spiritually, #880081 embodies transformation, insight, and inner strength. Color #880081 supports self-reflection, encourages artistic pursuits, and enhances emotional depth.

Color Conversion

Convert #880081 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
#880081
RGB
rgb(136, 0, 129)
HSL
hsl(303°, 100%, 27%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 100%, 5%, 47%)
HSV
hsv(303°, 100%, 53%)
XYZ
14.1158 6.8192 21.3411
Yxy
6.8192 0.3339 0.1613
Hunter Lab
26.1136 1.8535 -1.0711
CIE-Lab
31.3918 60.5095 -34.4659

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red136 / 255 (53%)
53%
Green0 / 255 (0%)
Blue129 / 255 (51%)
51%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Yellow5 / 100 (5%)
Key (Black)47 / 100 (47%)
47%

Color Variations

#880081 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

#880081 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 #880081 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.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

8.88:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

8.88:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

8.88:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #880081 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

#880081

protanopia

#4d4c62

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #880081;

Text Color

color: #880081;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #880081;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #88008140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #880081;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #880081 0%, #570052 100%);

#880081 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #880081 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.