Purple

The color #8C40A1 is a purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 140, 64, 161 and HSL values of 287°, 43%, 44%.

Color Values for #8C40A1

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HEX:
#8C40A1
RGB:
rgb(140,64,161) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(287,43%,44%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(13%, 60%, 0%, 37%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8C40A1

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8C40A1. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 54.9%
Green: 25.1%
Blue: 63.1%

Contrast Analysis for #8C40A1

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 #8C40A1

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8C40A1

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

Complementary Colors for #8C40A1

The complementary color for #8C40A1 is #55A040. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8C40A1

The analogous colors for #8C40A1 are #5B40A0 and #A04085. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8C40A1

The triadic colors for #8C40A1 are #A08C40 and #40A08C. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8C40A1

These are the darker variations of #8C40A1. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #703381 and #542661. This progression shows how #8C40A1 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8C40A1

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A366B4 and #BA8CC7. This progression shows how #8C40A1. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8C40A1

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8C40A1. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #8C40A1

Companies and brands that incorporate #8C40A1 in their visual identity.

#8C40A1 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8C40A1. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8C40A1 is a purple with RGB values of 140, 64, 161 and HSL values of 287°, 43%, 44%.

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