#8B0080 Color Meaning and Information

#8B0080 Color Information

#8B0080 RGB value is (139, 0, 128). The hex color red value is 139, green is 0, and blue is 128. Its HSL format shows a hue of 305°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 27 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 100 percent, 8 percent, 45 percent.

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#8B0080 Color Meaning

Color #8B0080 signifies mystery, luxury, and creative intensity. Its deep purple hue evokes celebration, artistic expression, and rich cultural traditions. Psychologically, color #8B0080 stimulates imagination, introspection, and boldness in thought. Culturally, #8B0080 is closely tied to festival traditions, theatrical arts, and ornamental design. Color #8B0080 functions as a statement color in branding or visual storytelling, drawing attention with sophistication. Spiritually, #8B0080 embodies transformation, insight, and inner strength. Color #8B0080 supports self-reflection, encourages artistic pursuits, and enhances emotional depth.

Color Conversion

Convert #8B0080 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

#8B0080

RGB

rgb(139, 0, 128)

HSL

hsl(305°, 100%, 27%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 100%, 8%, 45%)

HSV

hsv(305°, 100%, 55%)

XYZ

14.5437 7.0475 21.0158

Yxy

7.0475 0.3413 0.1654

Hunter Lab

26.5471 1.9363 -1.0440

CIE-Lab

31.9148 60.9045 -32.9709

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red139 / 255 (55%)

55%

Green0 / 255 (0%)

Blue128 / 255 (50%)

50%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta100 / 100 (100%)

100%

Yellow8 / 100 (8%)

Key (Black)45 / 100 (45%)

45%

Color Variations

#8B0080 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

#8B0080 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 #8B0080 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:#8B0080

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

8.72:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

8.72:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

UI Components

8.72:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #8B0080 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

#8B0080

protanopia

#4f4e61

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #8B0080;

Text Color

color: #8B0080;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #8B0080;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #8B008040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #8B0080;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8B0080 0%, #57004f 100%);

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Find out the colors closely related to #8B0080 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.