Purple

The color #8C659E is a purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 140, 101, 158 and HSL values of 281°, 23%, 51%.

Color Values for #8C659E

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HEX:
#8C659E
RGB:
rgb(140,101,158) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(281,23%,51%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(11%, 36%, 0%, 38%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8C659E

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8C659E. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 54.9%
Green: 39.6%
Blue: 62%

Contrast Analysis for #8C659E

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 #8C659E

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8C659E

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

Complementary Colors for #8C659E

The complementary color for #8C659E is #789F65. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8C659E

The analogous colors for #8C659E are #70659F and #9F6594. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8C659E

The triadic colors for #8C659E are #9F8D65 and #659F8D. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8C659E

These are the darker variations of #8C659E. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #70517E and #543D5F. This progression shows how #8C659E darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8C659E

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A384B1 and #BAA3C5. This progression shows how #8C659E. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8C659E

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8C659E. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #8C659E

Companies and brands that incorporate #8C659E in their visual identity.

#8C659E Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8C659E. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8C659E is a purple with RGB values of 140, 101, 158 and HSL values of 281°, 23%, 51%.

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