Grayish Purple

The color #8B6C8A is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 139, 108, 138 and HSL values of 302°, 13%, 48%.

Color Values for #8B6C8A

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HEX:
#8B6C8A
RGB:
rgb(139,108,138) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(302,13%,48%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 22%, 1%, 45%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8B6C8A

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8B6C8A. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 54.5%
Green: 42.4%
Blue: 54.1%

Contrast Analysis for #8B6C8A

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 #8B6C8A

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8B6C8A

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

Complementary Colors for #8B6C8A

The complementary color for #8B6C8A is #6A8A6C. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8B6C8A

The analogous colors for #8B6C8A are #7B6A8A and #8A6A79. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8B6C8A

The triadic colors for #8B6C8A are #898A6A and #6A898A. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8B6C8A

These are the darker variations of #8B6C8A. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #6F566E and #534153. This progression shows how #8B6C8A darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8B6C8A

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A289A1 and #B9A7B9. This progression shows how #8B6C8A. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8B6C8A

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8B6C8A. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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Companies and brands that incorporate #8B6C8A in their visual identity.

#8B6C8A Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8B6C8A. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8B6C8A is a grayish purple with RGB values of 139, 108, 138 and HSL values of 302°, 13%, 48%.

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