Grayish Purple

The color #8C7799 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 140, 119, 153 and HSL values of 277°, 14%, 53%.

Color Values for #8C7799

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HEX:
#8C7799
RGB:
rgb(140,119,153) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(277,14%,53%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(8%, 22%, 0%, 40%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8C7799

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8C7799. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 54.9%
Green: 46.7%
Blue: 60%

Contrast Analysis for #8C7799

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 #8C7799

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8C7799

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

Complementary Colors for #8C7799

The complementary color for #8C7799 is #839876. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8C7799

The analogous colors for #8C7799 are #7A7698 and #987694. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8C7799

The triadic colors for #8C7799 are #988B76 and #76988B. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8C7799

These are the darker variations of #8C7799. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #705F7A and #54475C. This progression shows how #8C7799 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8C7799

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A392AD and #BAADC2. This progression shows how #8C7799. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8C7799

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8C7799. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #8C7799

Companies and brands that incorporate #8C7799 in their visual identity.

#8C7799 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8C7799. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8C7799 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 140, 119, 153 and HSL values of 277°, 14%, 53%.

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