#8B83AB Color Meaning and Information

#8B83AB Color Information

#8B83AB RGB value is (139, 131, 171). The hex color red value is 139, green is 131, and blue is 171. Its HSL format shows a hue of 252°, saturation of 19 percent, and lightness of59 percent. The CMYK process values are 19 percent, 23 percent, 0 percent, 33percent.

#8B83AB

rgb(139, 131, 171)

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#8B83AB Color Meaning

color #8B83AB expresses calm intellect, reflective clarity, and sophisticated neutrality. #8B83AB muted blue-gray tone evokes distant skies and urban stone structures. Psychologically, Color #8B83AB enhances focus and measured decision making. Designers often choose Color #8B83AB for corporate and analytical applications. Symbolically, Color #8B83AB represents wisdom, authority, and observation. Cultural references link #8B83AB to scholarly pursuits and maritime tradition. Spiritually, Color #8B83AB embodies thoughtful reflection and restrained insight.

Color Conversion

Convert #8B83AB 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

#8B83AB

RGB

rgb(139, 131, 171)

HSL

hsl(252°, 19%, 59%)

CMYK

cmyk(19%, 23%, 0%, 33%)

HSV

hsv(252°, 23%, 67%)

XYZ

26.1144 24.6618 41.9119

Yxy

24.6618 0.2817 0.2661

Hunter Lab

49.6606 1.2346 -2.2044

CIE-Lab

56.7444 11.4968 -20.0650

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red139 / 255 (55%)

55%

Green131 / 255 (51%)

51%

Blue171 / 255 (67%)

67%

CMYK Values

Cyan19 / 100 (19%)

19%

Magenta23 / 100 (23%)

23%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)33 / 100 (33%)

33%

Color Variations

#8B83AB 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

#8B83AB 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 #8B83AB 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:#8B83AB

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.54:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.54:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.54:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #8B83AB 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

#8B83AB

protanopia

#8887a1

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #8B83AB;

Text Color

color: #8B83AB;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #8B83AB;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #8B83AB40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #8B83AB;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8B83AB 0%, #4e4769 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #8B83AB in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.