Grayish Purple

The color #8C8494 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 140, 132, 148 and HSL values of 270°, 7%, 55%.

Color Values for #8C8494

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HEX:
#8C8494
RGB:
rgb(140,132,148) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(270,7%,55%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(5%, 11%, 0%, 42%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8C8494

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8C8494. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 54.9%
Green: 51.8%
Blue: 58%

Contrast Analysis for #8C8494

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 #8C8494

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8C8494

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

Complementary Colors for #8C8494

The complementary color for #8C8494 is #8C9484. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8C8494

The analogous colors for #8C8494 are #848494 and #948494. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8C8494

The triadic colors for #8C8494 are #948C84 and #84948C. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8C8494

These are the darker variations of #8C8494. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #706A76 and #544F59. This progression shows how #8C8494 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8C8494

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A39DA9 and #BAB5BF. This progression shows how #8C8494. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8C8494

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8C8494. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #8C8494

Companies and brands that incorporate #8C8494 in their visual identity.

#8C8494 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8C8494. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8C8494 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 140, 132, 148 and HSL values of 270°, 7%, 55%.

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