Purple

The color #8C559E is a purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 140, 85, 158 and HSL values of 285°, 30%, 48%.

Color Values for #8C559E

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HEX:
#8C559E
RGB:
rgb(140,85,158) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(285,30%,48%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(11%, 46%, 0%, 38%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8C559E

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8C559E. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 54.9%
Green: 33.3%
Blue: 62%

Contrast Analysis for #8C559E

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 #8C559E

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8C559E

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

Complementary Colors for #8C559E

The complementary color for #8C559E is #689F56. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8C559E

The analogous colors for #8C559E are #68569F and #9F568D. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8C559E

The triadic colors for #8C559E are #9F8D56 and #569F8D. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8C559E

These are the darker variations of #8C559E. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #70447E and #54335F. This progression shows how #8C559E darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8C559E

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A377B1 and #BA99C5. This progression shows how #8C559E. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8C559E

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8C559E. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #8C559E

Companies and brands that incorporate #8C559E in their visual identity.

#8C559E Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8C559E. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8C559E is a purple with RGB values of 140, 85, 158 and HSL values of 285°, 30%, 48%.

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