Grayish Purple

The color #8B6996 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 139, 105, 150 and HSL values of 285°, 18%, 50%.

Color Values for #8B6996

Below are the different color format representations for #8B6996. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#8B6996
RGB:
rgb(139,105,150) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(285,18%,50%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(7%, 30%, 0%, 41%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8B6996

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8B6996. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 54.5%
Green: 41.2%
Blue: 58.8%

Contrast Analysis for #8B6996

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 #8B6996

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8B6996

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

Complementary Colors for #8B6996

The complementary color for #8B6996 is #749669. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8B6996

The analogous colors for #8B6996 are #746996 and #96698B. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8B6996

The triadic colors for #8B6996 are #968B69 and #69968B. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8B6996

These are the darker variations of #8B6996. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #6F5478 and #533F5A. This progression shows how #8B6996 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8B6996

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A287AB and #B9A5C0. This progression shows how #8B6996. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8B6996

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8B6996. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #8B6996

Companies and brands that incorporate #8B6996 in their visual identity.

#8B6996 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8B6996. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8B6996 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 139, 105, 150 and HSL values of 285°, 18%, 50%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #8B6996 including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.