Blue

The color #8A72A4 is a blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 138, 114, 164 and HSL values of 269°, 22%, 55%.

Color Values for #8A72A4

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HEX:
#8A72A4
RGB:
rgb(138,114,164)
HSL:
hsl(269,22%,55%)
CMYK:
cmyk(16%, 30%, 0%, 36%)

Color Composition of #8A72A4

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8A72A4. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 54.1%
Green: 44.7%
Blue: 64.3%

Contrast Analysis for #8A72A4

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 #8A72A4

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8A72A4

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

Complementary Colors for #8A72A4

The complementary color for #8A72A4 is #8DA573. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8A72A4

The analogous colors for #8A72A4 are #7374A5 and #A573A5. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8A72A4

The triadic colors for #8A72A4 are #A58B73 and #73A58B. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8A72A4

These are the darker variations of #8A72A4. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #6E5B83 and #534462. This progression shows how #8A72A4 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8A72A4

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A18EB6 and #B9AAC8. This progression shows how #8A72A4. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8A72A4

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8A72A4. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #8A72A4

Companies and brands that incorporate #8A72A4 in their visual identity.

#8A72A4 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8A72A4. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8A72A4 is a blue with RGB values of 138, 114, 164 and HSL values of 269°, 22%, 55%.

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