Purple

The color #8B5991 is a purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 139, 89, 145 and HSL values of 294°, 24%, 46%.

Color Values for #8B5991

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HEX:
#8B5991
RGB:
rgb(139,89,145) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(294,24%,46%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(4%, 39%, 0%, 43%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8B5991

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8B5991. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 54.5%
Green: 34.9%
Blue: 56.9%

Contrast Analysis for #8B5991

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 #8B5991

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8B5991

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

Complementary Colors for #8B5991

The complementary color for #8B5991 is #5F9159. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8B5991

The analogous colors for #8B5991 are #705991 and #91597B. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8B5991

The triadic colors for #8B5991 are #918C59 and #59918C. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8B5991

These are the darker variations of #8B5991. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #6F4774 and #533557. This progression shows how #8B5991 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8B5991

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A27AA7 and #B99BBD. This progression shows how #8B5991. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8B5991

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8B5991. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #8B5991

Companies and brands that incorporate #8B5991 in their visual identity.

#8B5991 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8B5991. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8B5991 is a purple with RGB values of 139, 89, 145 and HSL values of 294°, 24%, 46%.

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