Grayish Purple

The color #8C898F is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 140, 137, 143 and HSL values of 270°, 3%, 55%.

Color Values for #8C898F

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HEX:
#8C898F
RGB:
rgb(140,137,143) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(270,3%,55%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(2%, 4%, 0%, 44%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8C898F

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8C898F. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 54.9%
Green: 53.7%
Blue: 56.1%

Contrast Analysis for #8C898F

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 #8C898F

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8C898F

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

Complementary Colors for #8C898F

The complementary color for #8C898F is #8C9089. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8C898F

The analogous colors for #8C898F are #898990 and #908990. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8C898F

The triadic colors for #8C898F are #908C89 and #89908C. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8C898F

These are the darker variations of #8C898F. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #706E72 and #545256. This progression shows how #8C898F darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8C898F

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A3A1A5 and #BAB8BC. This progression shows how #8C898F. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8C898F

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8C898F. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#8C898F Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8C898F. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8C898F is a grayish purple with RGB values of 140, 137, 143 and HSL values of 270°, 3%, 55%.

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