#8B5F7F Color Meaning and Information

#8B5F7F Color Information

#8B5F7F RGB value is (139, 95, 127). The hex color red value is 139, green is 95, and blue is 127. Its HSL format shows a hue of 316°, saturation of 19 percent, and lightness of46 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 32 percent, 9 percent, 45percent.

#8B5F7F

rgb(139, 95, 127)

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#8B5F7F Color Meaning

color #8B5F7F blends regal restraint with emotional depth. Unlike electric fuchsias, #8B5F7F muted plum-red feels weathered by time—like faded theater curtains or heirloom fabric. Psychologically, Color #8B5F7F fosters introspection without isolation; #8B5F7F’s warm enough to comfort, cool enough to clarify. #8B5F7F appears in literary journals, boutique hospitality, and inclusive fashion that values nuance over noise. Historically, #8B5F7F shade echoes Victorian mourning silks and early synthetic dyes—bridging grief and innovation. Spiritually, #8B5F7F represents love that matures: passion tempered by experience. Use color #8B5F7F when your audience seeks richness without loudness, and legacy without rigidity.

Color Conversion

Convert #8B5F7F 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

#8B5F7F

RGB

rgb(139, 95, 127)

HSL

hsl(316°, 19%, 46%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 32%, 9%, 45%)

HSV

hsv(316°, 32%, 55%)

XYZ

18.5704 15.2057 22.0349

Yxy

15.2057 0.3327 0.2724

Hunter Lab

38.9945 1.4929 -0.6297

CIE-Lab

45.9146 23.2600 -10.6719

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red139 / 255 (55%)

55%

Green95 / 255 (37%)

37%

Blue127 / 255 (50%)

50%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta32 / 100 (32%)

32%

Yellow9 / 100 (9%)

Key (Black)45 / 100 (45%)

45%

Color Variations

#8B5F7F 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

#8B5F7F 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 #8B5F7F 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:#8B5F7F

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.20:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.20:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.20:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #8B5F7F 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

#8B5F7F

protanopia

#787877

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #8B5F7F;

Text Color

color: #8B5F7F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #8B5F7F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #8B5F7F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #8B5F7F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8B5F7F 0%, #53394c 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #8B5F7F in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.