Grayish Purple

The color #8B6D9C is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 139, 109, 156 and HSL values of 278°, 19%, 52%.

Color Values for #8B6D9C

Below are the different color format representations for #8B6D9C. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#8B6D9C
RGB:
rgb(139,109,156) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(278,19%,52%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(11%, 30%, 0%, 39%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8B6D9C

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8B6D9C. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 54.5%
Green: 42.7%
Blue: 61.2%

Contrast Analysis for #8B6D9C

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 #8B6D9C

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8B6D9C

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

Complementary Colors for #8B6D9C

The complementary color for #8B6D9C is #7E9C6D. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8B6D9C

The analogous colors for #8B6D9C are #746D9C and #9C6D96. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8B6D9C

The triadic colors for #8B6D9C are #9C8B6D and #6D9C8B. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8B6D9C

These are the darker variations of #8B6D9C. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #6F577D and #53415E. This progression shows how #8B6D9C darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8B6D9C

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A28AB0 and #B9A7C4. This progression shows how #8B6D9C. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8B6D9C

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8B6D9C. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #8B6D9C

Companies and brands that incorporate #8B6D9C in their visual identity.

#8B6D9C Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8B6D9C. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8B6D9C is a grayish purple with RGB values of 139, 109, 156 and HSL values of 278°, 19%, 52%.

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