Purple

The color #8C6499 is a purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 140, 100, 153 and HSL values of 285°, 21%, 50%.

Color Values for #8C6499

Below are the different color format representations for #8C6499. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#8C6499
RGB:
rgb(140,100,153) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(285,21%,50%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(8%, 35%, 0%, 40%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8C6499

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8C6499. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 54.9%
Green: 39.2%
Blue: 60%

Contrast Analysis for #8C6499

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 #8C6499

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8C6499

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

Complementary Colors for #8C6499

The complementary color for #8C6499 is #729A65. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8C6499

The analogous colors for #8C6499 are #72659A and #9A658D. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8C6499

The triadic colors for #8C6499 are #9A8D65 and #659A8D. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8C6499

These are the darker variations of #8C6499. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #70507A and #543C5C. This progression shows how #8C6499 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8C6499

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A383AD and #BAA2C2. This progression shows how #8C6499. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8C6499

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8C6499. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #8C6499

Companies and brands that incorporate #8C6499 in their visual identity.

#8C6499 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8C6499. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8C6499 is a purple with RGB values of 140, 100, 153 and HSL values of 285°, 21%, 50%.

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