Purple

The color #8B538B is a purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 139, 83, 139 and HSL values of 300°, 25%, 44%.

Color Values for #8B538B

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HEX:
#8B538B
RGB:
rgb(139,83,139) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(300,25%,44%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 40%, 0%, 45%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8B538B

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8B538B. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 54.5%
Green: 32.5%
Blue: 54.5%

Contrast Analysis for #8B538B

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 #8B538B

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8B538B

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

Complementary Colors for #8B538B

The complementary color for #8B538B is #548C54. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8B538B

The analogous colors for #8B538B are #70548C and #8C5470. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8B538B

The triadic colors for #8B538B are #8C8C54 and #548C8C. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8B538B

These are the darker variations of #8B538B. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #6F426F and #533253. This progression shows how #8B538B darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8B538B

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A275A2 and #B998B9. This progression shows how #8B538B. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8B538B

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8B538B. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #8B538B

Companies and brands that incorporate #8B538B in their visual identity.

#8B538B Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8B538B. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8B538B is a purple with RGB values of 139, 83, 139 and HSL values of 300°, 25%, 44%.

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