Grayish Purple

The color #8C6897 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 140, 104, 151 and HSL values of 286°, 18%, 50%.

Color Values for #8C6897

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HEX:
#8C6897
RGB:
rgb(140,104,151) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(286,18%,50%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(7%, 31%, 0%, 41%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8C6897

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8C6897. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 54.9%
Green: 40.8%
Blue: 59.2%

Contrast Analysis for #8C6897

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 #8C6897

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8C6897

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

Complementary Colors for #8C6897

The complementary color for #8C6897 is #739669. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8C6897

The analogous colors for #8C6897 are #756996 and #96698A. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8C6897

The triadic colors for #8C6897 are #968C69 and #69968C. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8C6897

These are the darker variations of #8C6897. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #705379 and #543E5B. This progression shows how #8C6897 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8C6897

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A386AC and #BAA4C1. This progression shows how #8C6897. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8C6897

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8C6897. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #8C6897

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#8C6897 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8C6897. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8C6897 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 140, 104, 151 and HSL values of 286°, 18%, 50%.

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