Grayish Purple

The color #8C799B is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 140, 121, 155 and HSL values of 274°, 15%, 54%.

Color Values for #8C799B

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HEX:
#8C799B
RGB:
rgb(140,121,155) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(274,15%,54%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(10%, 22%, 0%, 39%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8C799B

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8C799B. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 54.9%
Green: 47.5%
Blue: 60.8%

Contrast Analysis for #8C799B

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 #8C799B

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8C799B

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

Complementary Colors for #8C799B

The complementary color for #8C799B is #879B78. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8C799B

The analogous colors for #8C799B are #7A789B and #9B7899. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8C799B

The triadic colors for #8C799B are #9B8C78 and #789B8C. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8C799B

These are the darker variations of #8C799B. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #70617C and #54495D. This progression shows how #8C799B darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8C799B

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A394AF and #BAAFC3. This progression shows how #8C799B. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8C799B

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8C799B. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#8C799B Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8C799B. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8C799B is a grayish purple with RGB values of 140, 121, 155 and HSL values of 274°, 15%, 54%.

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