Purple

The color #8C5480 is a purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 140, 84, 128 and HSL values of 313°, 25%, 44%.

Color Values for #8C5480

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HEX:
#8C5480
RGB:
rgb(140,84,128) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(313,25%,44%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 40%, 9%, 45%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8C5480

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8C5480. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 54.9%
Green: 32.9%
Blue: 50.2%

Contrast Analysis for #8C5480

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 #8C5480

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8C5480

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

Complementary Colors for #8C5480

The complementary color for #8C5480 is #548C60. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8C5480

The analogous colors for #8C5480 are #7C548C and #8C5464. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8C5480

The triadic colors for #8C5480 are #808C54 and #54808C. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8C5480

These are the darker variations of #8C5480. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #704366 and #54324D. This progression shows how #8C5480 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8C5480

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A37699 and #BA98B3. This progression shows how #8C5480. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8C5480

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8C5480. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #8C5480

Companies and brands that incorporate #8C5480 in their visual identity.

#8C5480 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8C5480. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8C5480 is a purple with RGB values of 140, 84, 128 and HSL values of 313°, 25%, 44%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #8C5480 including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.