Purple

The color #8556A9 is a purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 133, 86, 169 and HSL values of 274°, 33%, 50%.

Color Values for #8556A9

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HEX:
#8556A9
RGB:
rgb(133,86,169) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(274,33%,50%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(21%, 49%, 0%, 34%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8556A9

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8556A9. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 52.2%
Green: 33.7%
Blue: 66.3%

Contrast Analysis for #8556A9

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #8556A9

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8556A9

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #8556A9

The complementary color for #8556A9 is #7AAA55. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8556A9

The analogous colors for #8556A9 are #5B55AA and #AA55A4. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8556A9

The triadic colors for #8556A9 are #AA8555 and #55AA85. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8556A9

These are the darker variations of #8556A9. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #6A4587 and #503465. This progression shows how #8556A9 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8556A9

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #9D78BA and #B69ACB. This progression shows how #8556A9. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8556A9

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8556A9. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #8556A9

Companies and brands that incorporate #8556A9 in their visual identity.

#8556A9 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8556A9. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8556A9 is a purple with RGB values of 133, 86, 169 and HSL values of 274°, 33%, 50%.

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