Purple

The color #8C4997 is a purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 140, 73, 151 and HSL values of 292°, 35%, 44%.

Color Values for #8C4997

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HEX:
#8C4997
RGB:
rgb(140,73,151) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(292,35%,44%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(7%, 52%, 0%, 41%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8C4997

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8C4997. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 54.9%
Green: 28.6%
Blue: 59.2%

Contrast Analysis for #8C4997

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 #8C4997

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8C4997

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

Complementary Colors for #8C4997

The complementary color for #8C4997 is #539749. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8C4997

The analogous colors for #8C4997 are #664997 and #97497B. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8C4997

The triadic colors for #8C4997 are #978D49 and #49978D. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8C4997

These are the darker variations of #8C4997. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #703A79 and #542C5B. This progression shows how #8C4997 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8C4997

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A36DAC and #BA92C1. This progression shows how #8C4997. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8C4997

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8C4997. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #8C4997

Companies and brands that incorporate #8C4997 in their visual identity.

#8C4997 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8C4997. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8C4997 is a purple with RGB values of 140, 73, 151 and HSL values of 292°, 35%, 44%.

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