Grayish Purple

The color #8A838A is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 138, 131, 138 and HSL values of 300°, 3%, 53%.

Color Values for #8A838A

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HEX:
#8A838A
RGB:
rgb(138,131,138) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(300,3%,53%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 5%, 0%, 46%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8A838A

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8A838A. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 54.1%
Green: 51.4%
Blue: 54.1%

Contrast Analysis for #8A838A

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 #8A838A

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8A838A

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

Complementary Colors for #8A838A

The complementary color for #8A838A is #848B84. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8A838A

The analogous colors for #8A838A are #87848B and #8B8487. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8A838A

The triadic colors for #8A838A are #8B8B84 and #848B8B. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8A838A

These are the darker variations of #8A838A. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #6E696E and #534F53. This progression shows how #8A838A darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8A838A

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A19CA1 and #B9B5B9. This progression shows how #8A838A. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8A838A

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8A838A. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #8A838A

Companies and brands that incorporate #8A838A in their visual identity.

#8A838A Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8A838A. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8A838A is a grayish purple with RGB values of 138, 131, 138 and HSL values of 300°, 3%, 53%.

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