Purple

The color #8C6596 is a purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 140, 101, 150 and HSL values of 288°, 20%, 49%.

Color Values for #8C6596

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HEX:
#8C6596
RGB:
rgb(140,101,150) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(288,20%,49%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(7%, 33%, 0%, 41%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8C6596

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8C6596. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 54.9%
Green: 39.6%
Blue: 58.8%

Contrast Analysis for #8C6596

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 #8C6596

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8C6596

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

Complementary Colors for #8C6596

The complementary color for #8C6596 is #6E9664. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8C6596

The analogous colors for #8C6596 are #736496 and #966487. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8C6596

The triadic colors for #8C6596 are #968C64 and #64968C. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8C6596

These are the darker variations of #8C6596. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #705178 and #543D5A. This progression shows how #8C6596 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8C6596

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A384AB and #BAA3C0. This progression shows how #8C6596. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8C6596

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8C6596. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #8C6596

Companies and brands that incorporate #8C6596 in their visual identity.

#8C6596 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8C6596. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8C6596 is a purple with RGB values of 140, 101, 150 and HSL values of 288°, 20%, 49%.

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