Purple

The color #8C2181 is a purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 140, 33, 129 and HSL values of 306°, 62%, 34%.

Color Values for #8C2181

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HEX:
#8C2181
RGB:
rgb(140,33,129) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(306,62%,34%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 76%, 8%, 45%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8C2181

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8C2181. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 54.9%
Green: 12.9%
Blue: 50.6%

Contrast Analysis for #8C2181

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 #8C2181

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8C2181

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

Complementary Colors for #8C2181

The complementary color for #8C2181 is #218C2C. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8C2181

The analogous colors for #8C2181 are #61218C and #8C214C. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8C2181

The triadic colors for #8C2181 are #828C21 and #21828C. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8C2181

These are the darker variations of #8C2181. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #701A67 and #54144D. This progression shows how #8C2181 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8C2181

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A34D9A and #BA7AB3. This progression shows how #8C2181. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8C2181

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8C2181. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #8C2181

Companies and brands that incorporate #8C2181 in their visual identity.

#8C2181 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8C2181. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8C2181 is a purple with RGB values of 140, 33, 129 and HSL values of 306°, 62%, 34%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #8C2181 including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.