Blue

The color #8C72A8 is a blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 140, 114, 168 and HSL values of 269°, 24%, 55%.

Color Values for #8C72A8

Below are the different color format representations for #8C72A8. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#8C72A8
RGB:
rgb(140,114,168) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(269,24%,55%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(17%, 32%, 0%, 34%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8C72A8

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8C72A8. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 54.9%
Green: 44.7%
Blue: 65.9%

Contrast Analysis for #8C72A8

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 #8C72A8

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8C72A8

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

Complementary Colors for #8C72A8

The complementary color for #8C72A8 is #8DA871. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8C72A8

The analogous colors for #8C72A8 are #7172A8 and #A771A8. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8C72A8

The triadic colors for #8C72A8 are #A88B71 and #71A88B. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8C72A8

These are the darker variations of #8C72A8. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #705B86 and #544465. This progression shows how #8C72A8 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8C72A8

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A38EB9 and #BAAACB. This progression shows how #8C72A8. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8C72A8

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8C72A8. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #8C72A8

Companies and brands that incorporate #8C72A8 in their visual identity.

#8C72A8 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8C72A8. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8C72A8 is a blue with RGB values of 140, 114, 168 and HSL values of 269°, 24%, 55%.

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