Grayish Purple

The color #8B6B8B is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 139, 107, 139 and HSL values of 300°, 13%, 48%.

Color Values for #8B6B8B

Below are the different color format representations for #8B6B8B. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#8B6B8B
RGB:
rgb(139,107,139) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(300,13%,48%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 23%, 0%, 45%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8B6B8B

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8B6B8B. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 54.5%
Green: 42%
Blue: 54.5%

Contrast Analysis for #8B6B8B

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 #8B6B8B

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8B6B8B

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

Complementary Colors for #8B6B8B

The complementary color for #8B6B8B is #6A8A6A. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8B6B8B

The analogous colors for #8B6B8B are #7A6A8A and #8A6A7A. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8B6B8B

The triadic colors for #8B6B8B are #8A8A6A and #6A8A8A. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8B6B8B

These are the darker variations of #8B6B8B. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #6F566F and #534053. This progression shows how #8B6B8B darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8B6B8B

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A289A2 and #B9A6B9. This progression shows how #8B6B8B. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8B6B8B

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8B6B8B. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #8B6B8B

Companies and brands that incorporate #8B6B8B in their visual identity.

#8B6B8B Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8B6B8B. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8B6B8B is a grayish purple with RGB values of 139, 107, 139 and HSL values of 300°, 13%, 48%.

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