BlueViolet (#8A2BE2) Color Meaning and Information

BlueViolet (#8A2BE2) Color Information

BlueViolet (#8A2BE2) RGB value is (138, 43, 226). The hex color red value is 138, green is 43, and blue is 226. Its HSL format shows a hue of 271°, saturation of 76 percent, and lightness of 53 percent. The CMYK process values are 39 percent, 81 percent, 0 percent, 11 percent.

BlueViolet

#8A2BE2

rgb(138, 43, 226)

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BlueViolet (#8A2BE2) Color Meaning

BlueViolet (#8A2BE2) signifies intellectual insight, creative imagination, and reflective awareness. In color psychology, it encourages analytical thinking, emotional composure, and thoughtful engagement. In cultures and history, BlueViolet (#8A2BE2) appears in ceremonial textiles, artistic expression, and spiritual symbolism, representing mystery, sophistication, and inspiration. From a spiritual perspective, BlueViolet (#8A2BE2) embodies conscious creativity, deliberate awareness, and contemplative reflection. It supports measured action and thoughtful observation.

Color Conversion

Convert BlueViolet (#8A2BE2) 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

#8A2BE2

RGB

rgb(138, 43, 226)

HSL

hsl(271°, 76%, 53%)

CMYK

cmyk(39%, 81%, 0%, 11%)

HSV

hsv(271°, 81%, 89%)

XYZ

25.0726 12.6220 73.0663

Yxy

12.6220 0.2264 0.1140

Hunter Lab

35.5275 4.3189 -6.2123

CIE-Lab

42.1881 69.8581 -74.7742

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red138 / 255 (54%)

54%

Green43 / 255 (17%)

17%

Blue226 / 255 (89%)

89%

CMYK Values

Cyan39 / 100 (39%)

39%

Magenta81 / 100 (81%)

81%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)11 / 100 (11%)

11%

Color Variations

BlueViolet (#8A2BE2) 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

BlueViolet (#8A2BE2) 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 BlueViolet (#8A2BE2) 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:#8A2BE2

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.96:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.96:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.96:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #8A2BE2 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

BlueViolet (#8A2BE2)

protanopia

#6160b6

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #8A2BE2;

Text Color

color: #8A2BE2;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #8A2BE2;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #8A2BE240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #8A2BE2;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8A2BE2 0%, #52138c 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to BlueViolet (#8A2BE2) in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.