Information about #8971F4 color

#8971F4 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #8971F4 belongs to the Blue Color Family, featuring Full Saturation and Very Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(137, 113, 244) (53.7% red, 44.3% green, 95.7% blue), or CMYK 42 / 51 / 0 / 4 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#8971F4 presents itself as a pure, full-strength classic blue — one that appears airy and pastel-like. It is a natural fit for minimalist layouts, soft backgrounds and pastel palettes. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Crocus Purple (#9172EC). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Slate Blue Light (#8470FF) and Violets Are Blue (#8366F4).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(137, 113, 244)), which gives #8971F4 its character. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #8971F4: 5.7:1 contrast (passing WCAG AA) versus 3.7:1 for white. #8971F4 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#8971F4 color variations

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

#8971F4 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 #8971F4

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#8971F4
  • RGB137, 113, 244
  • CMYK42, 51, 0, 4
  • CSSrgb(137, 113, 244)
  • HSL251°, 86%, 70%
  • HSL Precise250.992°, 85.621%, 70%
  • HSV251°, 54%, 96%
  • HSB251°, 54%, 96%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.537
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.443
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.957
  • GLSLvec3(0.537, 0.443, 0.957)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.537, 0.443, 0.957, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.537, 0.443, 0.957)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB53.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB44.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB95.7%
  • Color FamilyBlue
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • HEX ID8971F4
  • DECIMAL ID9007604
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01