Grayish Purple

The color #8C718A is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 140, 113, 138 and HSL values of 304°, 11%, 50%.

Color Values for #8C718A

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HEX:
#8C718A
RGB:
rgb(140,113,138)
HSL:
hsl(304,11%,50%)
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 19%, 1%, 45%)

Color Composition of #8C718A

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8C718A. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 54.9%
Green: 44.3%
Blue: 54.1%

Contrast Analysis for #8C718A

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 #8C718A

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8C718A

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

Complementary Colors for #8C718A

The complementary color for #8C718A is #718E73. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8C718A

The analogous colors for #8C718A are #81718E and #8E717E. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8C718A

The triadic colors for #8C718A are #8C8E71 and #718C8E. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8C718A

These are the darker variations of #8C718A. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #705A6E and #544453. This progression shows how #8C718A darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8C718A

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A38DA1 and #BAAAB9. This progression shows how #8C718A. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8C718A

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8C718A. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #8C718A

Companies and brands that incorporate #8C718A in their visual identity.

#8C718A Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8C718A. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8C718A is a grayish purple with RGB values of 140, 113, 138 and HSL values of 304°, 11%, 50%.

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