#8516BB Hex Code
Color Name: Violet (RYB)
What is hex #8516BB Color?
The color name of hex code #8516BB is Violet (RYB). The RGB values are (133, 22, 187) which means it is composed of
39% red, 6% green and 55% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:29 M:88 Y:0 K:27. In the HSV/HSB scale, #8516BB has a hue of 280°, 88% saturation and a brightness value of 73%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #8516BB Color Codes
| Color Name | Violet (RYB) |
| RGB Values | (133, 22, 187) |
| CMYK Values | (29%, 88%, 0%, 27%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (280°, 88%, 73%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #9900CC |
| Inverse Color | #7AE944 [Kiwi] |
| Closest Pantone® | 2592 C |
| Closest RAL | 4008 [Signal violet] |
| Complementary Color | #4CBB16 [Kelly Green] |
| #8516BB Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #727272 |
| Desaturated | #696969 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #494949 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #3A3A3A |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #7E7E7E |
Hex #8516BB Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #8516BB is #4CBB16 which is called Kelly Green. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #8516BB color is offered by #4CBB16. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #8516BB are #BB169F and #3316BB, called Medium Violet-Red and Interdimensional Blue, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #8516BB with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #8516BB are #9FBB16 (Limerick) and #16BB33 (Dark Pastel Green). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#8516BB triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #BB8516 (Dark Goldenrod) and #16BB85 (Green (Crayola)) along with #8516BB, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #8516BB has #BB8516 (Dark Goldenrod), #4CBB16 (Kelly Green) and #164CBB (Sapphire). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #8516BB contains #BB3316 (Dark Pastel Red), #4CBB16 (Kelly Green) and #169FBB (Blue-Green). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #8516BB Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #8516BB rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of 8516BB Color
Tints
9D45C9- AA5CCF
- B673D6
- C28BDD
- CEA2E4
- DAB9EB
- E7D0F1
- F3E8F8
Tones
- 842BAF
- 8436A9
- 8340A3
- 834B9E
- 825698
- 826092
- 816B8C
- 817586
Shades
- 6A1296
- 5D0F83
- 500D70
- 430B5E
- 35094B
- 280738
- 1B0425
- 0D0213
#8516BB Color Patterns
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#8516BB Houndstooth Pattern
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#8516BB Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
