Grayish Purple

The color #8C7291 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 140, 114, 145 and HSL values of 290°, 12%, 51%.

Color Values for #8C7291

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HEX:
#8C7291
RGB:
rgb(140,114,145) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(290,12%,51%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(3%, 21%, 0%, 43%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8C7291

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8C7291. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 54.9%
Green: 44.7%
Blue: 56.9%

Contrast Analysis for #8C7291

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 #8C7291

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8C7291

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

Complementary Colors for #8C7291

The complementary color for #8C7291 is #789173. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8C7291

The analogous colors for #8C7291 are #7D7391 and #917387. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8C7291

The triadic colors for #8C7291 are #918C73 and #73918C. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8C7291

These are the darker variations of #8C7291. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #705B74 and #544457. This progression shows how #8C7291 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8C7291

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A38EA7 and #BAAABD. This progression shows how #8C7291. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8C7291

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8C7291. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #8C7291

Companies and brands that incorporate #8C7291 in their visual identity.

#8C7291 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8C7291. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8C7291 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 140, 114, 145 and HSL values of 290°, 12%, 51%.

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