Grayish Purple

The color #8C6991 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 140, 105, 145 and HSL values of 293°, 16%, 49%.

Color Values for #8C6991

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HEX:
#8C6991
RGB:
rgb(140,105,145) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(293,16%,49%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(3%, 28%, 0%, 43%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8C6991

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8C6991. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 54.9%
Green: 41.2%
Blue: 56.9%

Contrast Analysis for #8C6991

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 #8C6991

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8C6991

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

Complementary Colors for #8C6991

The complementary color for #8C6991 is #6E9169. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8C6991

The analogous colors for #8C6991 are #786991 and #916982. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8C6991

The triadic colors for #8C6991 are #918C69 and #69918C. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8C6991

These are the darker variations of #8C6991. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #705474 and #543F57. This progression shows how #8C6991 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8C6991

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A387A7 and #BAA5BD. This progression shows how #8C6991. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8C6991

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8C6991. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #8C6991

Companies and brands that incorporate #8C6991 in their visual identity.

#8C6991 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8C6991. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8C6991 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 140, 105, 145 and HSL values of 293°, 16%, 49%.

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