Purple

The color #8E36A8 is a purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 142, 54, 168 and HSL values of 286°, 51%, 44%.

Color Values for #8E36A8

Below are the different color format representations for #8E36A8. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#8E36A8
RGB:
rgb(142,54,168) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(286,51%,44%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(15%, 68%, 0%, 34%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8E36A8

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8E36A8. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 55.7%
Green: 21.2%
Blue: 65.9%

Contrast Analysis for #8E36A8

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 #8E36A8

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8E36A8

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

Complementary Colors for #8E36A8

The complementary color for #8E36A8 is #52A937. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8E36A8

The analogous colors for #8E36A8 are #5537A9 and #A9378B. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8E36A8

The triadic colors for #8E36A8 are #A98F37 and #37A98F. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8E36A8

These are the darker variations of #8E36A8. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #722B86 and #552065. This progression shows how #8E36A8 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8E36A8

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A55EB9 and #BB86CB. This progression shows how #8E36A8. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8E36A8

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8E36A8. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #8E36A8

Companies and brands that incorporate #8E36A8 in their visual identity.

#8E36A8 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8E36A8. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8E36A8 is a purple with RGB values of 142, 54, 168 and HSL values of 286°, 51%, 44%.

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