Purple

The color #8B6C9D is a purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 139, 108, 157 and HSL values of 278°, 20%, 52%.

Color Values for #8B6C9D

Below are the different color format representations for #8B6C9D. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#8B6C9D
RGB:
rgb(139,108,157) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(278,20%,52%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(11%, 31%, 0%, 38%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8B6C9D

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8B6C9D. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 54.5%
Green: 42.4%
Blue: 61.6%

Contrast Analysis for #8B6C9D

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 #8B6C9D

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8B6C9D

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

Complementary Colors for #8B6C9D

The complementary color for #8B6C9D is #7E9D6C. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8B6C9D

The analogous colors for #8B6C9D are #736C9D and #9D6C97. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8B6C9D

The triadic colors for #8B6C9D are #9D8B6C and #6C9D8B. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8B6C9D

These are the darker variations of #8B6C9D. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #6F567E and #53415E. This progression shows how #8B6C9D darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8B6C9D

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A289B1 and #B9A7C4. This progression shows how #8B6C9D. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8B6C9D

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8B6C9D. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #8B6C9D

Companies and brands that incorporate #8B6C9D in their visual identity.

#8B6C9D Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8B6C9D. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8B6C9D is a purple with RGB values of 139, 108, 157 and HSL values of 278°, 20%, 52%.

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