Blue

The color #8A79B6 is a blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 138, 121, 182 and HSL values of 257°, 29%, 59%.

Color Values for #8A79B6

Below are the different color format representations for #8A79B6. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#8A79B6
RGB:
rgb(138,121,182) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(257,29%,59%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(24%, 34%, 0%, 29%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8A79B6

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8A79B6. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 54.1%
Green: 47.5%
Blue: 71.4%

Contrast Analysis for #8A79B6

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 #8A79B6

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8A79B6

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

Complementary Colors for #8A79B6

The complementary color for #8A79B6 is #A4B578. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8A79B6

The analogous colors for #8A79B6 are #7885B5 and #A878B5. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8A79B6

The triadic colors for #8A79B6 are #B58978 and #78B589. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8A79B6

These are the darker variations of #8A79B6. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #6E6192 and #53496D. This progression shows how #8A79B6 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8A79B6

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A194C5 and #B9AFD3. This progression shows how #8A79B6. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8A79B6

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8A79B6. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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Companies and brands that incorporate #8A79B6 in their visual identity.

#8A79B6 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8A79B6. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8A79B6 is a blue with RGB values of 138, 121, 182 and HSL values of 257°, 29%, 59%.

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