Color swatch image showing #FF8BFF with RGB(255,139,255) values

#FF8BFF Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FF8BFF including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FF8BFF Color Information

#FF8BFF RGB value is (255, 139, 255). The hex color red value is 255, green is 139, and blue is 255. Its HSL format shows a hue of 300°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 77 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 45 percent, 0 percent, 0 percent.

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#FF8BFF Color Meaning

Color #FF8BFF radiates digital fantasy. #FF8BFF high-luminance pink-purple—part of the X11 system—was engineered for maximum screen pop in 8-bit environments. Color #FF8BFF doesn’t mimic nature; #FF8BFF reimagines #FF8BFF through phosphor glow and pixel precision. Color #FF8BFF is the color of virtual flowers, avatars, and playful rebellion. In gaming and youth-focused apps, color #FF8BFF increases dwell time by triggering novelty-seeking behavior in the brain’s reward circuit. Unlike natural purples, color #FF8BFF feels untethered from gender or tradition—#FF8BFF’s pure chromatic joy. Color #FF8BFF works best when isolated against deep space or charcoal to avoid visual chaos. Culturally, #FF8BFF’s tied to early internet aesthetics, cyberpop, and digital self-expression. Brands use color #FF8BFF to signal inclusivity with energy—think LGBTQ+ campaigns or indie music platforms. Paired with black or electric blue, color #FF8BFF creates contrast that feels futuristic, not frivolous. Color #FF8BFF isn’t real—#FF8BFF’s imagined. And that’s its power.

Color Conversion

Convert #FF8BFF 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
#FF8BFF
RGB
rgb(255, 139, 255)
HSL
hsl(300°, 100%, 77%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 45%, 0%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(300°, 45%, 100%)
XYZ
68.5226 46.9452 100.0575
Yxy
46.9452 0.3179 0.2178
Hunter Lab
68.5166 15.2261 -9.8842
CIE-Lab
74.1547 59.7362 -39.0042

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green139 / 255 (55%)
55%
Blue255 / 255 (100%)
100%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta45 / 100 (45%)
45%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FF8BFF 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

#FF8BFF 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 #FF8BFF 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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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

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Normal Text

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UI Components

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Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FF8BFF 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

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protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FF8BFF;

Text Color

color: #FF8BFF;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FF8BFF;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FF8BFF40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FF8BFF;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF8BFF 0%, #e200e2 100%);

#FF8BFF Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FF8BFF color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.