#8B0A5E Color Meaning and Information

#8B0A5E Color Information

#8B0A5E RGB value is (139, 10, 94). The hex color red value is 139, green is 10, and blue is 94. Its HSL format shows a hue of 321°, saturation of 87 percent, and lightness of 29 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 93 percent, 32 percent, 45 percent.

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#8B0A5E Color Meaning

Color #8B0A5E signifies buried fervor, romantic shadow, and dramatic secrecy. #8B0A5E very dark, maroon-tinged pink is the deepest shade, suggesting a rose pressed in a book, Gothic romance, and passion that operates in twilight. Psychologically, color #8B0A5E implies intense emotion that is hidden, solemn, or turned inward, carrying a dramatic and weighty presence. #8B0A5E culturally references Victorian sentimental jewelry, the deep colors of certain gemstones, and the atmosphere of tragic opera. Spiritually, #8B0A5E color represents the heart's secret history, desire that fuels from the shadows, and a vibrant spirit cloaked in solemnity, embodying a profound and private intensity.

Color Conversion

Convert #8B0A5E 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

#8B0A5E

RGB

rgb(139, 10, 94)

HSL

hsl(321°, 87%, 29%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 93%, 32%, 45%)

HSV

hsv(321°, 93%, 55%)

XYZ

12.7764 6.5142 11.1737

Yxy

6.5142 0.4194 0.2138

Hunter Lab

25.5229 1.5625 -0.3070

CIE-Lab

30.6744 54.9470 -13.1627

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red139 / 255 (55%)

55%

Green10 / 255 (4%)

Blue94 / 255 (37%)

37%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta93 / 100 (93%)

93%

Yellow32 / 100 (32%)

32%

Key (Black)45 / 100 (45%)

45%

Color Variations

#8B0A5E 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

#8B0A5E 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 #8B0A5E 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:#8B0A5E

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

9.12:1

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✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

9.12:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

UI Components

9.12:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #8B0A5E 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

#8B0A5E

protanopia

#53524a

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #8B0A5E;

Text Color

color: #8B0A5E;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #8B0A5E;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #8B0A5E40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #8B0A5E;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8B0A5E 0%, #56063a 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #8B0A5E in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.