Grayish Purple

The color #8C799E is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 140, 121, 158 and HSL values of 271°, 16%, 55%.

Color Values for #8C799E

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HEX:
#8C799E
RGB:
rgb(140,121,158) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(271,16%,55%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(11%, 23%, 0%, 38%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8C799E

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8C799E. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 54.9%
Green: 47.5%
Blue: 62%

Contrast Analysis for #8C799E

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 #8C799E

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8C799E

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

Complementary Colors for #8C799E

The complementary color for #8C799E is #8C9F7A. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8C799E

The analogous colors for #8C799E are #7B7A9F and #9F7A9E. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8C799E

The triadic colors for #8C799E are #9F8D7A and #7A9F8D. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8C799E

These are the darker variations of #8C799E. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #70617E and #54495F. This progression shows how #8C799E darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8C799E

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A394B1 and #BAAFC5. This progression shows how #8C799E. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8C799E

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8C799E. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#8C799E Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8C799E. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8C799E is a grayish purple with RGB values of 140, 121, 158 and HSL values of 271°, 16%, 55%.

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