#8B00A2 Color Information
#8B00A2 RGB value is (139, 0, 162). The hex color red value is 139, green is 0, and blue is 162. Its HSL format shows a hue of 291°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of32 percent. The CMYK process values are 14 percent, 100 percent, 0 percent, 36percent.
#8B00A2 Color Meaning
Color #8B00A2(RYB) (#8B00A2) conveys regal authority, artistic depth, and spiritual curiosity. #8B00A2 rich purple is slightly darker than standard violet, emphasizing focus and sophistication. Psychologically, Violet (RYB) (#8B00A2) promotes reflection, strategic thinking, and emotional introspection. Culturally, Violet (RYB) (#8B00A2) represents nobility, ceremonial importance, and creativity in Western traditions, while in Eastern contexts, #8B00A2 signifies higher consciousness, enlightenment, and spiritual awakening. Fengshui interprets #8B00A2 as enhancing contemplative spaces or areas for deep mental work. Spiritually, Violet (RYB) (#8B00A2) corresponds to the Crown chakra, supporting wisdom, intuition, and psychic insight. As a dark shade of purple, #8B00A2 is favored in artistic compositions, ceremonial decorations, and sophisticated design schemes that require presence and focus.
Color Conversion
Convert #8B00A2 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.
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Color Variations
#8B00A2 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
#8B00A2 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 #8B00A2 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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UI Components
Color Blindness Simulator
See how #8B00A2 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.
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Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.
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#8B00A2 Color FAQs
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