Purple

The color #8957AD is a purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 137, 87, 173 and HSL values of 275°, 34%, 51%.

Color Values for #8957AD

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HEX:
#8957AD
RGB:
rgb(137,87,173) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(275,34%,51%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(21%, 50%, 0%, 32%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8957AD

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8957AD. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 53.7%
Green: 34.1%
Blue: 67.8%

Contrast Analysis for #8957AD

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 #8957AD

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8957AD

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

Complementary Colors for #8957AD

The complementary color for #8957AD is #7BAD58. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8957AD

The analogous colors for #8957AD are #5F58AD and #AD58A5. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8957AD

The triadic colors for #8957AD are #AD8958 and #58AD89. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8957AD

These are the darker variations of #8957AD. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #6E468A and #523468. This progression shows how #8957AD darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8957AD

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A179BD and #B89ACE. This progression shows how #8957AD. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8957AD

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8957AD. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #8957AD

Companies and brands that incorporate #8957AD in their visual identity.

#8957AD Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8957AD. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8957AD is a purple with RGB values of 137, 87, 173 and HSL values of 275°, 34%, 51%.

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