#8968EB Color Meaning and Information

#8968EB Color Information

#8968EB RGB value is (137, 104, 235). The hex color red value is 137, green is 104, and blue is 235. Its HSL format shows a hue of 255°, saturation of 77 percent, and lightness of66 percent. The CMYK process values are 42 percent, 56 percent, 0 percent, 8percent.

#8968EB

rgb(137, 104, 235)

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#8968EB Color Meaning

Color #8968EB represents composed intelligence and strategic creativity. #8968EB blue violet blend (#8968EB) feels structured yet imaginative, maintaining clarity under pressure. Psychologically, color #8968EB enhances focus and emotional control. #8968EB supports planning and analytical reasoning. Culturally, #8968EB is used in software design, professional tools, and modern interiors. Symbolically, #8968EB reflects thoughtful leadership, discipline, and controlled innovation.

Color Conversion

Convert #8968EB 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

#8968EB

RGB

rgb(137, 104, 235)

HSL

hsl(255°, 77%, 66%)

CMYK

cmyk(42%, 56%, 0%, 8%)

HSV

hsv(255°, 56%, 92%)

XYZ

30.2622 21.2172 81.0976

Yxy

21.2172 0.2283 0.1600

Hunter Lab

46.0621 4.3235 -7.8741

CIE-Lab

53.1863 43.2045 -62.0055

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red137 / 255 (54%)

54%

Green104 / 255 (41%)

41%

Blue235 / 255 (92%)

92%

CMYK Values

Cyan42 / 100 (42%)

42%

Magenta56 / 100 (56%)

56%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)8 / 100 (8%)

Color Variations

#8968EB 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

#8968EB 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 #8968EB 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#8968EB

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.01:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.01:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.01:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #8968EB 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

#8968EB

protanopia

#7b7acb

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #8968EB;

Text Color

color: #8968EB;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #8968EB;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #8968EB40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #8968EB;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8968EB 0%, #3c16ad 100%);

Related Colors

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