Color swatch image showing #8B637D with RGB(139,99,125) values
Color swatch image showing #8B637D with RGB(139,99,125) values

#8B637D Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #8B637D including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#8B637D Color Information

#8B637D RGB value is (139, 99, 125). The hex color red value is 139, green is 99, and blue is 125. Its HSL format shows a hue of 321°, saturation of 17 percent, and lightness of 47 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 29 percent, 10 percent, 45 percent.

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#8B637D Color Meaning

Color #8B637D blends regal restraint with emotional depth. Unlike electric fuchsias, #8B637D muted plum-red feels weathered by time—like faded theater curtains or heirloom fabric. Psychologically, color #8B637D fosters introspection without isolation; #8B637D’s warm enough to comfort, cool enough to clarify. #8B637D appears in literary journals, boutique hospitality, and inclusive fashion that values nuance over noise. Historically, #8B637D shade echoes Victorian mourning silks and early synthetic dyes—bridging grief and innovation. Spiritually, #8B637D represents love that matures: passion tempered by experience. Use color #8B637D when your audience seeks richness without loudness, and legacy without rigidity.

Color Conversion

Convert #8B637D 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
#8B637D
RGB
rgb(139, 99, 125)
HSL
hsl(321°, 17%, 47%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 29%, 10%, 45%)
HSV
hsv(321°, 29%, 55%)
XYZ
18.8110 15.8933 21.4783
Yxy
15.8933 0.3348 0.2829
Hunter Lab
39.8664 1.3732 -0.4904
CIE-Lab
46.8342 20.5437 -8.0894

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red139 / 255 (55%)
55%
Green99 / 255 (39%)
39%
Blue125 / 255 (49%)
49%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta29 / 100 (29%)
29%
Yellow10 / 100 (10%)
Key (Black)45 / 100 (45%)
45%

Color Variations

#8B637D 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

#8B637D 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 #8B637D 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+)

5.03:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.03:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.03:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #8B637D 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

#8B637D

protanopia

#7a7977

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #8B637D;

Text Color

color: #8B637D;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #8B637D;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #8B637D40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #8B637D;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8B637D 0%, #533b4b 100%);

#8B637D Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #8B637D color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.