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#8B47A6 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #8B47A6 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#8B47A6 Color Information

#8B47A6 RGB value is (139, 71, 166). The hex color red value is 139, green is 71, and blue is 166. Its HSL format shows a hue of 283°, saturation of 40 percent, and lightness of46 percent. The CMYK process values are 16 percent, 57 percent, 0 percent, 35percent.

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#8B47A6 Color Meaning

Color #8B47A6 signifies classical opulence, floral decadence, and historical vibrancy. #8B47A6 rich, reddish-purple derives its name from the Latin for purple, evoking imperial dyes, blooming hyacinths, and the lush colors of medieval manuscripts. Psychologically, color #8B47A6 is luxurious and stimulating, promoting feelings of regal confidence, artistic abundance, and a connection to a rich, historical aesthetic. #8B47A6 sits between the warmth of red and the coolness of blue, offering a balanced, sumptuous depth. #8B47A6 color is heritage in a vividly saturated form. Culturally, color #8B47A6 is linked to the long history of Tyrian purple and the use of similar hues in religious and royal iconography across Europe. Symbolically, #8B47A6 represents achieved status, spiritual wealth, and the fruitful blending of earthly power and divine aspiration. Therefore, color #8B47A6 acts as a direct chromatic link to pre-modern concepts of luxury and authority, offering a hue that feels both ancient and powerfully present.

Color Conversion

Convert #8B47A6 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
#8B47A6
RGB
rgb(139, 71, 166)
HSL
hsl(283°, 40%, 46%)
CMYK
cmyk(16%, 57%, 0%, 35%)
HSV
hsv(283°, 57%, 65%)
XYZ
19.7836 12.7486 37.4944
Yxy
12.7486 0.2825 0.1821
Hunter Lab
35.7052 2.5449 -2.4851
CIE-Lab
42.3820 44.6722 -39.5255

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red139 / 255 (55%)
55%
Green71 / 255 (28%)
28%
Blue166 / 255 (65%)
65%

CMYK Values

Cyan16 / 100 (16%)
16%
Magenta57 / 100 (57%)
57%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)35 / 100 (35%)
35%

Color Variations

#8B47A6 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

#8B47A6 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 #8B47A6 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+)

5.92:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.92:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.92:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #8B47A6 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

#8B47A6

protanopia

#6e6d8f

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #8B47A6;

Text Color

color: #8B47A6;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #8B47A6;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #8B47A640;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #8B47A6;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8B47A6 0%, #522a62 100%);

#8B47A6 Color FAQs

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