Purple

The color #8A236B is a purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 138, 35, 107 and HSL values of 318°, 60%, 34%.

Color Values for #8A236B

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HEX:
#8A236B
RGB:
rgb(138,35,107) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(318,60%,34%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 75%, 22%, 46%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8A236B

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8A236B. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 54.1%
Green: 13.7%
Blue: 42%

Contrast Analysis for #8A236B

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 #8A236B

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8A236B

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

Complementary Colors for #8A236B

The complementary color for #8A236B is #238B42. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8A236B

The analogous colors for #8A236B are #76238B and #8B2337. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8A236B

The triadic colors for #8A236B are #6C8B23 and #236C8B. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8A236B

These are the darker variations of #8A236B. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #6E1C56 and #531540. This progression shows how #8A236B darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8A236B

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A14F89 and #B97BA6. This progression shows how #8A236B. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8A236B

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8A236B. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #8A236B

Companies and brands that incorporate #8A236B in their visual identity.

#8A236B Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8A236B. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8A236B is a purple with RGB values of 138, 35, 107 and HSL values of 318°, 60%, 34%.

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