Purple

The color #8959B1 is a purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 137, 89, 177 and HSL values of 273°, 36%, 52%.

Color Values for #8959B1

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HEX:
#8959B1
RGB:
rgb(137,89,177) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(273,36%,52%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(23%, 50%, 0%, 31%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8959B1

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8959B1. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 53.7%
Green: 34.9%
Blue: 69.4%

Contrast Analysis for #8959B1

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 #8959B1

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8959B1

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

Complementary Colors for #8959B1

The complementary color for #8959B1 is #80B159. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8959B1

The analogous colors for #8959B1 are #5D59B1 and #B159AC. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8959B1

The triadic colors for #8959B1 are #B18959 and #59B189. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8959B1

These are the darker variations of #8959B1. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #6E478E and #52356A. This progression shows how #8959B1 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8959B1

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A17AC1 and #B89BD0. This progression shows how #8959B1. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8959B1

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8959B1. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #8959B1

Companies and brands that incorporate #8959B1 in their visual identity.

#8959B1 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8959B1. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8959B1 is a purple with RGB values of 137, 89, 177 and HSL values of 273°, 36%, 52%.

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