Purple

The color #8D538D is a purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 141, 83, 141 and HSL values of 300°, 26%, 44%.

Color Values for #8D538D

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HEX:
#8D538D
RGB:
rgb(141,83,141) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(300,26%,44%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 41%, 0%, 45%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8D538D

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8D538D. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 55.3%
Green: 32.5%
Blue: 55.3%

Contrast Analysis for #8D538D

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 #8D538D

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8D538D

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

Complementary Colors for #8D538D

The complementary color for #8D538D is #538D53. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8D538D

The analogous colors for #8D538D are #70538D and #8D5370. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8D538D

The triadic colors for #8D538D are #8D8D53 and #538D8D. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8D538D

These are the darker variations of #8D538D. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #714271 and #553255. This progression shows how #8D538D darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8D538D

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A475A4 and #BB98BB. This progression shows how #8D538D. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8D538D

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8D538D. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #8D538D

Companies and brands that incorporate #8D538D in their visual identity.

#8D538D Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8D538D. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8D538D is a purple with RGB values of 141, 83, 141 and HSL values of 300°, 26%, 44%.

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