#8B226C Color Information
#8B226C RGB value is (139, 34, 108). The hex color red value is 139, green is 34, and blue is 108. Its HSL format shows a hue of 318°, saturation of 61 percent, and lightness of34 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 76 percent, 22 percent, 45percent.
#8B226C Color Meaning
Color #8B226C evokes deep sophistication and controlled passion. Color #8B226C is a rich, intense color, often associated with elegance, introspection, and reserved energy. Its darker tone grounds vibrancy with seriousness and refinement. Psychologically, color #8B226C promotes focus, emotional stability, and measured expression of desires. #8B226C reduces impulsiveness while nurturing deliberate action. In cultural contexts, #8B226C shade is prominent in historical clothing, ceremonial decor, and artwork that emphasizes gravitas. Spiritually, #8B226C symbolizes inner wisdom, maturity, and the mastery of emotional landscapes.
Color Conversion
Convert #8B226C 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.
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Color Variations
#8B226C 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
#8B226C 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 #8B226C 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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UI Components
Color Blindness Simulator
See how #8B226C 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.
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Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.
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#8B226C Color FAQs
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