Purple

The color #8C5579 is a purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 140, 85, 121 and HSL values of 321°, 24%, 44%.

Color Values for #8C5579

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HEX:
#8C5579
RGB:
rgb(140,85,121) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(321,24%,44%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 39%, 14%, 45%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8C5579

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8C5579. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 54.9%
Green: 33.3%
Blue: 47.5%

Contrast Analysis for #8C5579

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 #8C5579

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8C5579

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

Complementary Colors for #8C5579

The complementary color for #8C5579 is #558B68. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8C5579

The analogous colors for #8C5579 are #83558B and #8B555D. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8C5579

The triadic colors for #8C5579 are #788B55 and #55788B. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8C5579

These are the darker variations of #8C5579. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #704461 and #543349. This progression shows how #8C5579 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8C5579

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A37794 and #BA99AF. This progression shows how #8C5579. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8C5579

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8C5579. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #8C5579

Companies and brands that incorporate #8C5579 in their visual identity.

#8C5579 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8C5579. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8C5579 is a purple with RGB values of 140, 85, 121 and HSL values of 321°, 24%, 44%.

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