Purple

The color #8A26AB is a purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 138, 38, 171 and HSL values of 285°, 64%, 41%.

Color Values for #8A26AB

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HEX:
#8A26AB
RGB:
rgb(138,38,171) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(285,64%,41%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(19%, 78%, 0%, 33%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8A26AB

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8A26AB. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 54.1%
Green: 14.9%
Blue: 67.1%

Contrast Analysis for #8A26AB

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 #8A26AB

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8A26AB

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

Complementary Colors for #8A26AB

The complementary color for #8A26AB is #47AB26. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8A26AB

The analogous colors for #8A26AB are #4726AB and #AB268A. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8A26AB

The triadic colors for #8A26AB are #AB8A26 and #26AB8A. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8A26AB

These are the darker variations of #8A26AB. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #6E1E89 and #531767. This progression shows how #8A26AB darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8A26AB

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A151BC and #B97DCD. This progression shows how #8A26AB. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8A26AB

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8A26AB. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #8A26AB

Companies and brands that incorporate #8A26AB in their visual identity.

#8A26AB Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8A26AB. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8A26AB is a purple with RGB values of 138, 38, 171 and HSL values of 285°, 64%, 41%.

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