#8B479C Color Meaning and Information

#8B479C Color Information

#8B479C RGB value is (139, 71, 156). The hex color red value is 139, green is 71, and blue is 156. Its HSL format shows a hue of 288°, saturation of 37 percent, and lightness of45 percent. The CMYK process values are 11 percent, 54 percent, 0 percent, 39percent.

#8B479C

rgb(139, 71, 156)

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#8B479C Color Meaning

Color #8B479C deepens emotion into dignity. #8B479C desaturated, wine-tinged purple functions as the darkest in the Orchid sequence—closer to plum than petal. Color #8B479C suggests introspection, legacy, and quiet confidence. #8B479C’s the color of private strength. In print, color #8B479C mimics aged ink and botanical illustrations, making #8B479C ideal for heritage publishing and archival design. Color #8B479C feels timeless because #8B479C references real history, not digital novelty. Designers use color #8B479C when they want warmth in shadow—think book interiors, luxury stationery, or ceremonial branding. Paired with parchment or deep green, color #8B479C creates palettes that feel both emotional and restrained. Color #8B479C doesn’t perform—#8B479C endures. And in a world of fleeting attention, that depth is rare.

Color Conversion

Convert #8B479C 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

#8B479C

RGB

rgb(139, 71, 156)

HSL

hsl(288°, 37%, 45%)

CMYK

cmyk(11%, 54%, 0%, 39%)

HSV

hsv(288°, 54%, 61%)

XYZ

18.9014 12.3957 32.8489

Yxy

12.3957 0.2947 0.1932

Hunter Lab

35.2075 2.3305 -2.0083

CIE-Lab

41.8383 42.5442 -34.4163

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red139 / 255 (55%)

55%

Green71 / 255 (28%)

28%

Blue156 / 255 (61%)

61%

CMYK Values

Cyan11 / 100 (11%)

11%

Magenta54 / 100 (54%)

54%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)39 / 100 (39%)

39%

Color Variations

#8B479C 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

#8B479C 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 #8B479C 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:#8B479C

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

6.04:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

6.04:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

6.04:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #8B479C 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

#8B479C

protanopia

#6e6d87

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #8B479C;

Text Color

color: #8B479C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #8B479C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #8B479C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #8B479C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8B479C 0%, #542b5e 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #8B479C in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.