Grayish Purple

The color #8C878A is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 140, 135, 138 and HSL values of 324°, 2%, 54%.

Color Values for #8C878A

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HEX:
#8C878A
RGB:
rgb(140,135,138) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(324,2%,54%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 4%, 1%, 45%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8C878A

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8C878A. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 54.9%
Green: 52.9%
Blue: 54.1%

Contrast Analysis for #8C878A

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 #8C878A

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8C878A

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

Complementary Colors for #8C878A

The complementary color for #8C878A is #878C89. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8C878A

The analogous colors for #8C878A are #8C878C and #8C8788. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8C878A

The triadic colors for #8C878A are #8A8C87 and #878A8C. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8C878A

These are the darker variations of #8C878A. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #706C6E and #545153. This progression shows how #8C878A darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8C878A

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A39FA1 and #BAB7B9. This progression shows how #8C878A. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8C878A

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8C878A. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#8C878A Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8C878A. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8C878A is a grayish purple with RGB values of 140, 135, 138 and HSL values of 324°, 2%, 54%.

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