Information about #895BB2 color

#895BB2 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #895BB2 belongs to the Violet Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(137, 91, 178) — 53.7% red, 35.7% green, 69.8% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 16 / 34 / 0 / 30. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#895BB2 is a softly balanced violet that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Deep Lavender (#8D5EB7). Nearby in the Register you will also find Deep Lilac (#9955BB) and RTNO (#9A65B5).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(137, 91, 178)), which gives #895BB2 its character. If you plan to put text on a #895BB2 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.0:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.2:1. #895BB2 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#895BB2 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#895BB2 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 #895BB2

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

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#895BB2
  • RGB137, 91, 178
  • CMYK16, 34, 0, 30
  • CSSrgb(137, 91, 178)
  • HSL272°, 36%, 53%
  • HSL Precise271.724°, 36.1%, 52.745%
  • HSV272°, 49%, 70%
  • HSB272°, 49%, 70%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.537
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.357
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.698
  • GLSLvec3(0.537, 0.357, 0.698)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.537, 0.357, 0.698, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.537, 0.357, 0.698)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB53.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB35.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB69.8%
  • Color FamilyViolet
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID895BB2
  • DECIMAL ID9001906
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01