#8B82E7 color
The hex color #8B82E7 is a light, moderate blue.
In the RGB color model it is made of 54.5% red, 51% green and 90.6% blue (139, 130, 231).
Its hue angle is 245°, with 68% saturation and 71% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 40% cyan, 44% magenta, 0% yellow and 9% black.
The closest named color is Perrywinkle (#8F8CE7), a difference of 3 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.44:1).
#8B82E7 color codes
| HEX | #8B82E7 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(139, 130, 231) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(54.5%, 51%, 90.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(245, 68%, 71%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(245, 44%, 91%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(40%, 44%, 0%, 9%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(59.18, 27.55, -50.17) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(59.18, 57.24, 298.77) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(33.05, 27.223, 79.099) | |
| Decimal | 9143015 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #8B82E7, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #8B82E7 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.44:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.26:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #8B82E7 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.26:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.44:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #8B82E7 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#5d91ebProtanopia
no red cones#5b8ce5Deuteranopia
no green cones#7196a9Tritanopia
no blue cones#8e8e8eAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #8b82e7; }
.text { color: #8b82e7; }
.border { border: 2px solid #8b82e7; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(139 130 231 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #8b82e7, #bd82e7); }
Similar colors
#8f8ce7Perrywinkle#8e82fePeriwinkle Purple#9370dbMedium Purple#9370dbMatt Purple#657aefPan Purple#7b68eeMedium Slate Blue#9ba0efCold Lips#7a6dc0Venus Violet
Questions
- What color is #8B82E7?
- #8B82E7 is a light, moderate blue, closest to the named color Perrywinkle. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #8B82E7?
- The RGB value is 139, 130, 231: 139 red, 130 green and 231 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #8B82E7?
- The complementary color is #DEE782, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #8B82E7?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.44:1 and white text 3.26:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.