Purple

The color #8C287A is a purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 140, 40, 122 and HSL values of 311°, 56%, 35%.

Color Values for #8C287A

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HEX:
#8C287A
RGB:
rgb(140,40,122) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(311,56%,35%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 71%, 13%, 45%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8C287A

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8C287A. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 54.9%
Green: 15.7%
Blue: 47.8%

Contrast Analysis for #8C287A

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 #8C287A

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8C287A

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

Complementary Colors for #8C287A

The complementary color for #8C287A is #278B3A. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8C287A

The analogous colors for #8C287A are #6C278B and #8B2747. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8C287A

The triadic colors for #8C287A are #798B27 and #27798B. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8C287A

These are the darker variations of #8C287A. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #702062 and #541849. This progression shows how #8C287A darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8C287A

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A35395 and #BA7EAF. This progression shows how #8C287A. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8C287A

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8C287A. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #8C287A

Companies and brands that incorporate #8C287A in their visual identity.

#8C287A Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8C287A. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8C287A is a purple with RGB values of 140, 40, 122 and HSL values of 311°, 56%, 35%.

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