Blue

The color #8C72AC is a blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 140, 114, 172 and HSL values of 267°, 26%, 56%.

Color Values for #8C72AC

Below are the different color format representations for #8C72AC. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#8C72AC
RGB:
rgb(140,114,172) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(267,26%,56%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(19%, 34%, 0%, 33%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8C72AC

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8C72AC. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 54.9%
Green: 44.7%
Blue: 67.5%

Contrast Analysis for #8C72AC

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 #8C72AC

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8C72AC

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

Complementary Colors for #8C72AC

The complementary color for #8C72AC is #92AC72. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8C72AC

The analogous colors for #8C72AC are #7275AC and #A972AC. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8C72AC

The triadic colors for #8C72AC are #AC8C72 and #72AC8C. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8C72AC

These are the darker variations of #8C72AC. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #705B8A and #544467. This progression shows how #8C72AC darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8C72AC

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A38EBD and #BAAACD. This progression shows how #8C72AC. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8C72AC

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8C72AC. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #8C72AC

Companies and brands that incorporate #8C72AC in their visual identity.

#8C72AC Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8C72AC. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8C72AC is a blue with RGB values of 140, 114, 172 and HSL values of 267°, 26%, 56%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #8C72AC including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.