Purple

The color #8C1197 is a purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 140, 17, 151 and HSL values of 295°, 80%, 33%.

Color Values for #8C1197

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HEX:
#8C1197
RGB:
rgb(140,17,151) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(295,80%,33%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(7%, 89%, 0%, 41%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8C1197

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8C1197. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 54.9%
Green: 6.7%
Blue: 59.2%

Contrast Analysis for #8C1197

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 #8C1197

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8C1197

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

Complementary Colors for #8C1197

The complementary color for #8C1197 is #1C9711. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8C1197

The analogous colors for #8C1197 are #491197 and #97115F. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8C1197

The triadic colors for #8C1197 are #978C11 and #11978C. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8C1197

These are the darker variations of #8C1197. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #700E79 and #540A5B. This progression shows how #8C1197 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8C1197

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A341AC and #BA70C1. This progression shows how #8C1197. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8C1197

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8C1197. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #8C1197

Companies and brands that incorporate #8C1197 in their visual identity.

#8C1197 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8C1197. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8C1197 is a purple with RGB values of 140, 17, 151 and HSL values of 295°, 80%, 33%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #8C1197 including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.