Grayish Purple

The color #8A888B is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 138, 136, 139 and HSL values of 280°, 1%, 54%.

Color Values for #8A888B

Below are the different color format representations for #8A888B. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#8A888B
RGB:
rgb(138,136,139) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(280,1%,54%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(1%, 2%, 0%, 45%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8A888B

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8A888B. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 54.1%
Green: 53.3%
Blue: 54.5%

Contrast Analysis for #8A888B

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 #8A888B

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8A888B

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

Complementary Colors for #8A888B

The complementary color for #8A888B is #898B89. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8A888B

The analogous colors for #8A888B are #89898B and #8B898A. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8A888B

The triadic colors for #8A888B are #8B8A89 and #898B8A. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8A888B

These are the darker variations of #8A888B. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #6E6D6F and #535253. This progression shows how #8A888B darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8A888B

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A1A0A2 and #B9B8B9. This progression shows how #8A888B. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8A888B

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8A888B. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #8A888B

Companies and brands that incorporate #8A888B in their visual identity.

#8A888B Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8A888B. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8A888B is a grayish purple with RGB values of 138, 136, 139 and HSL values of 280°, 1%, 54%.

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