Purple

The color #8C5974 is a purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 140, 89, 116 and HSL values of 328°, 22%, 45%.

Color Values for #8C5974

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HEX:
#8C5974
RGB:
rgb(140,89,116) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(328,22%,45%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 36%, 17%, 45%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8C5974

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8C5974. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 54.9%
Green: 34.9%
Blue: 45.5%

Contrast Analysis for #8C5974

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 #8C5974

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8C5974

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

Complementary Colors for #8C5974

The complementary color for #8C5974 is #5A8C71. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8C5974

The analogous colors for #8C5974 are #8A5A8C and #8C5A5B. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8C5974

The triadic colors for #8C5974 are #748C5A and #5A748C. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8C5974

These are the darker variations of #8C5974. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #70475D and #543546. This progression shows how #8C5974 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8C5974

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A37A90 and #BA9BAC. This progression shows how #8C5974. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8C5974

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8C5974. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #8C5974

Companies and brands that incorporate #8C5974 in their visual identity.

#8C5974 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8C5974. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8C5974 is a purple with RGB values of 140, 89, 116 and HSL values of 328°, 22%, 45%.

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