Purple

The color #8C659A is a purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 140, 101, 154 and HSL values of 284°, 21%, 50%.

Color Values for #8C659A

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HEX:
#8C659A
RGB:
rgb(140,101,154) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(284,21%,50%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(9%, 34%, 0%, 40%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8C659A

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8C659A. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 54.9%
Green: 39.6%
Blue: 60.4%

Contrast Analysis for #8C659A

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 #8C659A

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8C659A

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

Complementary Colors for #8C659A

The complementary color for #8C659A is #739A65. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8C659A

The analogous colors for #8C659A are #71659A and #9A658E. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8C659A

The triadic colors for #8C659A are #9A8C65 and #659A8C. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8C659A

These are the darker variations of #8C659A. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #70517B and #543D5C. This progression shows how #8C659A darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8C659A

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A384AE and #BAA3C2. This progression shows how #8C659A. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8C659A

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8C659A. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #8C659A

Companies and brands that incorporate #8C659A in their visual identity.

#8C659A Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8C659A. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8C659A is a purple with RGB values of 140, 101, 154 and HSL values of 284°, 21%, 50%.

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