#8B5CF6 Color — #8B5CF6
Complete color reference for #8B5CF6: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.
Color Format Conversions
#8B5CF6rgb(139, 92, 246)hsl(258, 90%, 66%)hsv(258, 63%, 96%)C:43% M:63% Y:0% K:4%#8B5CF691333020.198WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 (normal text) or ≥3:1 (large text). WCAG AAA requires ≥7:1.
Shades & Tints Scale
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 #8B5CF6?
The RGB equivalent is rgb(139, 92, 246). The red channel is 139, green is 92, and blue is 246 (scale 0–255).
What is the HSL value of #8B5CF6?
The HSL value is hsl(258, 90%, 66%). Hue is 258°, saturation is 90%, and lightness is 66%.
Does #8B5CF6 meet WCAG accessibility standards?
On a white background, #8B5CF6 achieves a 4.23:1 contrast ratio (AA Large). On a black background it achieves 4.96:1 (AA). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.
What is the complementary color of #8B5CF6?
The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #8B5CF6 is #C8F65A.