Grayish Purple

The color #8C6491 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 140, 100, 145 and HSL values of 293°, 18%, 48%.

Color Values for #8C6491

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HEX:
#8C6491
RGB:
rgb(140,100,145) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(293,18%,48%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(3%, 31%, 0%, 43%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8C6491

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8C6491. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 54.9%
Green: 39.2%
Blue: 56.9%

Contrast Analysis for #8C6491

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 #8C6491

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8C6491

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

Complementary Colors for #8C6491

The complementary color for #8C6491 is #6A9064. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8C6491

The analogous colors for #8C6491 are #756490 and #906480. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8C6491

The triadic colors for #8C6491 are #908B64 and #64908B. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8C6491

These are the darker variations of #8C6491. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #705074 and #543C57. This progression shows how #8C6491 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8C6491

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A383A7 and #BAA2BD. This progression shows how #8C6491. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8C6491

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8C6491. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #8C6491

Companies and brands that incorporate #8C6491 in their visual identity.

#8C6491 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8C6491. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8C6491 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 140, 100, 145 and HSL values of 293°, 18%, 48%.

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