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Blueviolet Color — #8A2BE2

Complete color reference for #8A2BE2: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#8A2BE2
RGBrgb(138, 43, 226)
HSLhsl(271, 76%, 53%)
HSVhsv(271, 81%, 89%)
CMYKC:39% M:81% Y:0% K:11%
CSS Colorblueviolet
Decimal9055202
Luminance0.1262

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#8A2BE2 on White
Ratio: 5.96:1 — AA
#8A2BE2 on Black
Ratio: 3.52:1 — AA Large
White on #8A2BE2
Ratio: 5.96:1 — AA
Black on #8A2BE2
Ratio: 3.52:1 — AA Large

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

Shades & Tints Scale

50#F9F4FE
100#EDDFFB
200#DCBFF6
300#CAA0F2
400#B375EC
500#8A2BE2
600#6E22B5
700#531A88
800#37115A
900#230B39

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

Color Harmonies

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RGB equivalent of #8A2BE2?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(138, 43, 226). The red channel is 138, green is 43, and blue is 226 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #8A2BE2?

The HSL value is hsl(271, 76%, 53%). Hue is 271°, saturation is 76%, and lightness is 53%.

Does #8A2BE2 meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #8A2BE2 achieves a 5.96:1 contrast ratio (AA). On a black background it achieves 3.52:1 (AA Large). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #8A2BE2?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #8A2BE2 is #84E22C.