Purple

The color #8B5E97 is a purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 139, 94, 151 and HSL values of 287°, 23%, 48%.

Color Values for #8B5E97

Below are the different color format representations for #8B5E97. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#8B5E97
RGB:
rgb(139,94,151) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(287,23%,48%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(8%, 38%, 0%, 41%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8B5E97

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8B5E97. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 54.5%
Green: 36.9%
Blue: 59.2%

Contrast Analysis for #8B5E97

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 #8B5E97

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8B5E97

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

Complementary Colors for #8B5E97

The complementary color for #8B5E97 is #6A975E. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8B5E97

The analogous colors for #8B5E97 are #6E5E97 and #975E87. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8B5E97

The triadic colors for #8B5E97 are #978A5E and #5E978A. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8B5E97

These are the darker variations of #8B5E97. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #6F4B79 and #53385B. This progression shows how #8B5E97 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8B5E97

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A27EAC and #B99EC1. This progression shows how #8B5E97. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8B5E97

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8B5E97. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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Companies and brands that incorporate #8B5E97 in their visual identity.

#8B5E97 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8B5E97. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8B5E97 is a purple with RGB values of 139, 94, 151 and HSL values of 287°, 23%, 48%.

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