#8B1C8F Color Meaning and Information

#8B1C8F Color Information

#8B1C8F RGB value is (139, 28, 143). The hex color red value is 139, green is 28, and blue is 143. Its HSL format shows a hue of 298°, saturation of 67 percent, and lightness of34 percent. The CMYK process values are 3 percent, 80 percent, 0 percent, 44percent.

#8B1C8F

rgb(139, 28, 143)

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#8B1C8F Color Meaning

color #8B1C8F embodies intense emotional depth, creative power, and visual drama. Its dark and rich tone balances boldness with maturity. Psychologically, Color #8B1C8F promotes focus, resilience, and a sense of purposeful energy. Culturally, the color is associated with high fashion, modern art, and expressive design accents. color #8B1C8F provides contrast and depth in visual storytelling. Spiritually, #8B1C8F resonates with inner strength, transformation, and emotional authenticity. color #8B1C8F invites introspection while supporting vibrant personal expression.

Color Conversion

Convert #8B1C8F 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

#8B1C8F

RGB

rgb(139, 28, 143)

HSL

hsl(298°, 67%, 34%)

CMYK

cmyk(3%, 80%, 0%, 44%)

HSV

hsv(298°, 80%, 56%)

XYZ

16.0206 8.3026 26.7448

Yxy

8.3026 0.3137 0.1626

Hunter Lab

28.8142 2.1777 -1.5037

CIE-Lab

34.6054 58.0692 -38.0028

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red139 / 255 (55%)

55%

Green28 / 255 (11%)

11%

Blue143 / 255 (56%)

56%

CMYK Values

Cyan3 / 100 (3%)

Magenta80 / 100 (80%)

80%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)44 / 100 (44%)

44%

Color Variations

#8B1C8F 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

#8B1C8F 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 #8B1C8F 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:#8B1C8F

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

7.89:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

7.89:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

UI Components

7.89:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #8B1C8F 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

#8B1C8F

protanopia

#5b5a73

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #8B1C8F;

Text Color

color: #8B1C8F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #8B1C8F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #8B1C8F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #8B1C8F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8B1C8F 0%, #561259 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #8B1C8F in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.