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#8740CE Color — #8740CE

Complete color reference for #8740CE: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#8740CE
RGBrgb(135, 64, 206)
HSLhsl(270, 59%, 53%)
HSVhsv(270, 69%, 81%)
CMYKC:34% M:69% Y:0% K:19%
CSS Color#8740CE
Decimal8863950
Luminance0.1327

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#8740CE on White
Ratio: 5.75:1 — AA
#8740CE on Black
Ratio: 3.65:1 — AA Large
White on #8740CE
Ratio: 5.75:1 — AA
Black on #8740CE
Ratio: 3.65:1 — AA Large

WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 (normal text) or ≥3:1 (large text). WCAG AAA requires ≥7:1.

Shades & Tints Scale

50#F9F5FD
100#EDE2F8
200#DBC6F0
300#C9A9E9
400#B183DF
500#8740CE
600#6C33A5
700#51267C
800#361A52
900#221034

Steps 50–400 are tints (mixed with white); 500 is the base color; 600–900 are shades (mixed with black).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RGB equivalent of #8740CE?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(135, 64, 206). The red channel is 135, green is 64, and blue is 206 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #8740CE?

The HSL value is hsl(270, 59%, 53%). Hue is 270°, saturation is 59%, and lightness is 53%.

Does #8740CE meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #8740CE achieves a 5.75:1 contrast ratio (AA). On a black background it achieves 3.65:1 (AA Large). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #8740CE?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #8740CE is #87CE40.