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#8A2BCC Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #8A2BCC including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#8A2BCC Color Information

#8A2BCC RGB value is (138, 43, 204). The hex color red value is 138, green is 43, and blue is 204. Its HSL format shows a hue of 275°, saturation of 65 percent, and lightness of48 percent. The CMYK process values are 32 percent, 79 percent, 0 percent, 20percent.

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rgb(138, 43, 204)
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#8A2BCC Color Meaning

Color #8A2BCC suggests a mature, substantial depth within the systematic digital purple family, indicating shaded vibrancy and grounded fantasy. #8A2BCC muted, medium violet adds weight and realism to the palette, resembling a purple object in partial shadow. Psychologically, color #8A2BCC is comforting and substantive, promoting a sense of durable creativity, established identity, and imagination that has structure and history. #8A2BCC feels less ephemeral and more tangible than its brighter counterparts, providing the body and form in a digital scene. #8A2BCC color offers creative depth. Culturally, as part of the X11 gradient, color #8A2BCC is essential for creating dimension and hierarchy. #8A2BCC allows designers to model three-dimensional purple objects, create realistic interfaces with depth, or indicate a "pressed" state, all while staying within a specific, emotionally coded color family. #8A2BCC translates the concept of "purple" from a flat icon into something with volume and presence.

Color Conversion

Convert #8A2BCC 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
#8A2BCC
RGB
rgb(138, 43, 204)
HSL
hsl(275°, 65%, 48%)
CMYK
cmyk(32%, 79%, 0%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(275°, 79%, 80%)
XYZ
22.2442 11.4907 58.1723
Yxy
11.4907 0.2420 0.1250
Hunter Lab
33.8979 3.5683 -4.5623
CIE-Lab
40.3949 65.0454 -65.0538

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red138 / 255 (54%)
54%
Green43 / 255 (17%)
17%
Blue204 / 255 (80%)
80%

CMYK Values

Cyan32 / 100 (32%)
32%
Magenta79 / 100 (79%)
79%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#8A2BCC 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

#8A2BCC 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 #8A2BCC 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+)

6.37:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

6.37:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

6.37:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #8A2BCC 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

#8A2BCC

protanopia

#6160a5

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #8A2BCC;

Text Color

color: #8A2BCC;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #8A2BCC;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #8A2BCC40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #8A2BCC;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8A2BCC 0%, #501978 100%);

#8A2BCC Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #8A2BCC color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.