Information about #8561A1 color

#8561A1 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #8561A1 belongs to the Violet Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(133, 97, 161) — 52.2% red, 38% green, 63.1% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 11 / 25 / 0 / 37. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#8561A1 is a moderately toned blue-purple violet that carries an easy, daylight feel. It is a natural fit for versatile mid-ground roles, from cards to secondary buttons. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Wisteria Purple (#875F9A). Slightly further away sit Boogie Wonderland (#84579B) and Trendy Pink (#8C6495).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(133, 97, 161)), which gives #8561A1 its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #8561A1: 5.0:1 contrast (passing WCAG AA) versus 4.2:1 for black. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#8561A1 color variations

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#8561A1 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #8561A1

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Trendy Pink color link
Trendy Pink

#8C6495

Deluge color link
Deluge

#7563A8

French Lilac color link
French Lilac

#86608E

Faded Purple color link
Faded Purple

#916E99

Ce Soir color link
Ce Soir

#9271A7

Scampi color link
Scampi

#6F63A0

Royal Purple color link
Royal Purple

#7851A9

Half color link
Half

#8D608C

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#8561A1
  • RGB133, 97, 161
  • CMYK11, 25, 0, 37
  • CSSrgb(133, 97, 161)
  • HSL274°, 25%, 51%
  • HSL Precise273.75°, 25.397%, 50.588%
  • HSV274°, 40%, 63%
  • HSB274°, 40%, 63%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.522
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.380
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.631
  • GLSLvec3(0.522, 0.380, 0.631)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.522, 0.380, 0.631, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.522, 0.380, 0.631)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB52.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB38%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB63.1%
  • Color FamilyViolet
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID8561A1
  • DECIMAL ID8741281
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01