Purple

The color #8C73A4 is a purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 140, 115, 164 and HSL values of 271°, 21%, 55%.

Color Values for #8C73A4

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HEX:
#8C73A4
RGB:
rgb(140,115,164)
HSL:
hsl(271,21%,55%)
CMYK:
cmyk(15%, 30%, 0%, 36%)

Color Composition of #8C73A4

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8C73A4. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 54.9%
Green: 45.1%
Blue: 64.3%

Contrast Analysis for #8C73A4

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 #8C73A4

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8C73A4

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

Complementary Colors for #8C73A4

The complementary color for #8C73A4 is #8BA474. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8C73A4

The analogous colors for #8C73A4 are #7574A4 and #A474A4. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8C73A4

The triadic colors for #8C73A4 are #A48D74 and #74A48D. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8C73A4

These are the darker variations of #8C73A4. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #705C83 and #544562. This progression shows how #8C73A4 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8C73A4

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A38FB6 and #BAABC8. This progression shows how #8C73A4. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8C73A4

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8C73A4. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #8C73A4

Companies and brands that incorporate #8C73A4 in their visual identity.

#8C73A4 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8C73A4. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8C73A4 is a purple with RGB values of 140, 115, 164 and HSL values of 271°, 21%, 55%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #8C73A4 including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.