Purple

The color #8E5B8A is a purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 142, 91, 138 and HSL values of 305°, 22%, 46%.

Color Values for #8E5B8A

Below are the different color format representations for #8E5B8A. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#8E5B8A
RGB:
rgb(142,91,138) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(305,22%,46%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 36%, 3%, 44%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8E5B8A

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8E5B8A. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 55.7%
Green: 35.7%
Blue: 54.1%

Contrast Analysis for #8E5B8A

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 #8E5B8A

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8E5B8A

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

Complementary Colors for #8E5B8A

The complementary color for #8E5B8A is #5B8F60. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8E5B8A

The analogous colors for #8E5B8A are #7A5B8F and #8F5B71. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8E5B8A

The triadic colors for #8E5B8A are #8B8F5B and #5B8B8F. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8E5B8A

These are the darker variations of #8E5B8A. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #72496E and #553753. This progression shows how #8E5B8A darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8E5B8A

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A57CA1 and #BB9DB9. This progression shows how #8E5B8A. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8E5B8A

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8E5B8A. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #8E5B8A

Companies and brands that incorporate #8E5B8A in their visual identity.

#8E5B8A Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8E5B8A. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8E5B8A is a purple with RGB values of 142, 91, 138 and HSL values of 305°, 22%, 46%.

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