#8B479E Color Meaning and Information

#8B479E Color Information

#8B479E RGB value is (139, 71, 158). The hex color red value is 139, green is 71, and blue is 158. Its HSL format shows a hue of 287°, saturation of 38 percent, and lightness of45 percent. The CMYK process values are 12 percent, 55 percent, 0 percent, 38percent.

#8B479E

rgb(139, 71, 158)

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#8B479E Color Meaning

Color #8B479E deepens emotion into dignity. #8B479E desaturated, wine-tinged purple functions as the darkest in the Orchid sequence—closer to plum than petal. Color #8B479E suggests introspection, legacy, and quiet confidence. #8B479E’s the color of private strength. In print, color #8B479E mimics aged ink and botanical illustrations, making #8B479E ideal for heritage publishing and archival design. Color #8B479E feels timeless because #8B479E references real history, not digital novelty. Designers use color #8B479E when they want warmth in shadow—think book interiors, luxury stationery, or ceremonial branding. Paired with parchment or deep green, color #8B479E creates palettes that feel both emotional and restrained. Color #8B479E doesn’t perform—#8B479E endures. And in a world of fleeting attention, that depth is rare.

Color Conversion

Convert #8B479E 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

#8B479E

RGB

rgb(139, 71, 158)

HSL

hsl(287°, 38%, 45%)

CMYK

cmyk(12%, 55%, 0%, 38%)

HSV

hsv(287°, 55%, 62%)

XYZ

19.0723 12.4641 33.7483

Yxy

12.4641 0.2921 0.1909

Hunter Lab

35.3045 2.3716 -2.0997

CIE-Lab

41.9444 42.9635 -35.4467

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red139 / 255 (55%)

55%

Green71 / 255 (28%)

28%

Blue158 / 255 (62%)

62%

CMYK Values

Cyan12 / 100 (12%)

12%

Magenta55 / 100 (55%)

55%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)38 / 100 (38%)

38%

Color Variations

#8B479E 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

#8B479E 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 #8B479E 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:#8B479E

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

6.01:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

6.01:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

6.01:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #8B479E 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

#8B479E

protanopia

#6e6d89

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #8B479E;

Text Color

color: #8B479E;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #8B479E;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #8B479E40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #8B479E;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8B479E 0%, #532a5e 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #8B479E in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.