Blue

The color #8972B5 is a blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 137, 114, 181 and HSL values of 261°, 31%, 58%.

Color Values for #8972B5

Below are the different color format representations for #8972B5. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#8972B5
RGB:
rgb(137,114,181) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(261,31%,58%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(24%, 37%, 0%, 29%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8972B5

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8972B5. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 53.7%
Green: 44.7%
Blue: 71%

Contrast Analysis for #8972B5

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 #8972B5

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8972B5

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

Complementary Colors for #8972B5

The complementary color for #8972B5 is #9EB573. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8972B5

The analogous colors for #8972B5 are #737DB5 and #AB73B5. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8972B5

The triadic colors for #8972B5 are #B58A73 and #73B58A. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8972B5

These are the darker variations of #8972B5. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #6E5B91 and #52446D. This progression shows how #8972B5 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8972B5

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A18EC4 and #B8AAD3. This progression shows how #8972B5. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8972B5

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8972B5. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #8972B5

Companies and brands that incorporate #8972B5 in their visual identity.

#8972B5 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8972B5. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8972B5 is a blue with RGB values of 137, 114, 181 and HSL values of 261°, 31%, 58%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #8972B5 including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.