Color swatch image showing #8B0089 with RGB(139,0,137) values

#8B0089 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #8B0089 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#8B0089 Color Information

#8B0089 RGB value is (139, 0, 137). The hex color red value is 139, green is 0, and blue is 137. Its HSL format shows a hue of 301°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 27 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 100 percent, 1 percent, 45 percent.

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#8B0089 Color Meaning

Color #8B0089 embodies intense emotional depth, creative power, and visual drama. Its dark and rich tone balances boldness with maturity. Psychologically, color #8B0089 promotes focus, resilience, and a sense of purposeful energy. Culturally, the color is associated with high fashion, modern art, and expressive design accents. Color #8B0089 provides contrast and depth in visual storytelling. Spiritually, #8B0089 resonates with inner strength, transformation, and emotional authenticity. Color #8B0089 invites introspection while supporting vibrant personal expression.

Color Conversion

Convert #8B0089 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
#8B0089
RGB
rgb(139, 0, 137)
HSL
hsl(301°, 100%, 27%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 100%, 1%, 45%)
HSV
hsv(301°, 100%, 55%)
XYZ
15.1628 7.2951 24.2758
Yxy
7.2951 0.3245 0.1561
Hunter Lab
27.0094 2.0664 -1.3003
CIE-Lab
32.4695 62.2552 -37.7060

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red139 / 255 (55%)
55%
Green0 / 255 (0%)
Blue137 / 255 (54%)
54%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Yellow1 / 100 (1%)
Key (Black)45 / 100 (45%)
45%

Color Variations

#8B0089 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

#8B0089 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 #8B0089 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+)

8.54:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

8.54:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

8.54:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #8B0089 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

#8B0089

protanopia

#4f4e68

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #8B0089;

Text Color

color: #8B0089;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #8B0089;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #8B008940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #8B0089;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8B0089 0%, #570055 100%);

#8B0089 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #8B0089 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.