#8968CB Color Meaning and Information

#8968CB Color Information

#8968CB RGB value is (137, 104, 203). The hex color red value is 137, green is 104, and blue is 203. Its HSL format shows a hue of 260°, saturation of 49 percent, and lightness of 60 percent. The CMYK process values are 33 percent, 49 percent, 0 percent, 20 percent.

#8968CB

rgb(137, 104, 203)

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#8968CB Color Meaning

Color #8968CB expresses depth, maturity, and intellectual discipline. #8968CB deeper violet (#8968CB) feels serious and focused, suggesting experience and restraint rather than experimentation. Psychologically, color #8968CB strengthens concentration and long term focus. #8968CB supports structured creativity and analytical thinking. Culturally, #8968CB is found in scholarly materials, premium branding, and formal visual identities. Spiritually, #8968CB represents inner order, wisdom, and controlled imagination.

Color Conversion

Convert #8968CB 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

#8968CB

RGB

rgb(137, 104, 203)

HSL

hsl(260°, 49%, 60%)

CMYK

cmyk(33%, 49%, 0%, 20%)

HSV

hsv(260°, 49%, 80%)

XYZ

26.0463 19.5308 58.8969

Yxy

19.5308 0.2493 0.1869

Hunter Lab

44.1937 3.0745 -4.9020

CIE-Lab

51.3025 34.6706 -46.9186

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red137 / 255 (54%)

54%

Green104 / 255 (41%)

41%

Blue203 / 255 (80%)

80%

CMYK Values

Cyan33 / 100 (33%)

33%

Magenta49 / 100 (49%)

49%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)

20%

Color Variations

#8968CB 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

#8968CB 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 #8968CB 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:#8968CB

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.28:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.28:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.28:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #8968CB 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

#8968CB

protanopia

#7b7ab3

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #8968CB;

Text Color

color: #8968CB;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #8968CB;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #8968CB40;

Text Shadow

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

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8968CB 0%, #4b2e85 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #8968CB in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.