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#8B1C61 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #8B1C61 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#8B1C61 Color Information

#8B1C61 RGB value is (139, 28, 97). The hex color red value is 139, green is 28, and blue is 97. Its HSL format shows a hue of 323°, saturation of 66 percent, and lightness of 33 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 80 percent, 30 percent, 45 percent.

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#8B1C61 Color Meaning

Color #8B1C61 evokes deep sophistication and controlled passion. Color #8B1C61 is a rich, intense color, often associated with elegance, introspection, and reserved energy. Its darker tone grounds vibrancy with seriousness and refinement. Psychologically, color #8B1C61 promotes focus, emotional stability, and measured expression of desires. #8B1C61 reduces impulsiveness while nurturing deliberate action. In cultural contexts, #8B1C61 shade is prominent in historical clothing, ceremonial decor, and artwork that emphasizes gravitas. Spiritually, #8B1C61 symbolizes inner wisdom, maturity, and the mastery of emotional landscapes.

Color Conversion

Convert #8B1C61 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
#8B1C61
RGB
rgb(139, 28, 97)
HSL
hsl(323°, 66%, 33%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 80%, 30%, 45%)
HSV
hsv(323°, 80%, 55%)
XYZ
13.2204 7.1825 11.9988
Yxy
7.1825 0.4080 0.2217
Hunter Lab
26.8002 1.5931 -0.3301
CIE-Lab
32.2189 51.2228 -12.7502

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red139 / 255 (55%)
55%
Green28 / 255 (11%)
11%
Blue97 / 255 (38%)
38%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta80 / 100 (80%)
80%
Yellow30 / 100 (30%)
30%
Key (Black)45 / 100 (45%)
45%

Color Variations

#8B1C61 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

#8B1C61 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 #8B1C61 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+)

8.62:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

8.62:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

8.62:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #8B1C61 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

#8B1C61

protanopia

#5b5a50

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #8B1C61;

Text Color

color: #8B1C61;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #8B1C61;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #8B1C6140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #8B1C61;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8B1C61 0%, #56123c 100%);

#8B1C61 Color FAQs

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