Blue

The color #8C74AA is a blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 140, 116, 170 and HSL values of 267°, 24%, 56%.

Color Values for #8C74AA

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HEX:
#8C74AA
RGB:
rgb(140,116,170) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(267,24%,56%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(18%, 32%, 0%, 33%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8C74AA

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8C74AA. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 54.9%
Green: 45.5%
Blue: 66.7%

Contrast Analysis for #8C74AA

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 #8C74AA

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8C74AA

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

Complementary Colors for #8C74AA

The complementary color for #8C74AA is #91AA74. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8C74AA

The analogous colors for #8C74AA are #7477AA and #A774AA. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8C74AA

The triadic colors for #8C74AA are #AA8C74 and #74AA8C. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8C74AA

These are the darker variations of #8C74AA. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #705D88 and #544666. This progression shows how #8C74AA darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8C74AA

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A390BB and #BAACCC. This progression shows how #8C74AA. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8C74AA

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8C74AA. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #8C74AA

Companies and brands that incorporate #8C74AA in their visual identity.

#8C74AA Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8C74AA. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8C74AA is a blue with RGB values of 140, 116, 170 and HSL values of 267°, 24%, 56%.

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