Purple

The color #8E5C8C is a purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 142, 92, 140 and HSL values of 302°, 21%, 46%.

Color Values for #8E5C8C

Below are the different color format representations for #8E5C8C. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#8E5C8C
RGB:
rgb(142,92,140) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(302,21%,46%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 35%, 1%, 44%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8E5C8C

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8E5C8C. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 55.7%
Green: 36.1%
Blue: 54.9%

Contrast Analysis for #8E5C8C

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 #8E5C8C

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8E5C8C

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

Complementary Colors for #8E5C8C

The complementary color for #8E5C8C is #5D8E5E. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8E5C8C

The analogous colors for #8E5C8C are #775D8E and #8E5D74. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8E5C8C

The triadic colors for #8E5C8C are #8C8E5D and #5D8C8E. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8E5C8C

These are the darker variations of #8E5C8C. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #724A70 and #553754. This progression shows how #8E5C8C darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8E5C8C

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A57DA3 and #BB9DBA. This progression shows how #8E5C8C. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8E5C8C

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8E5C8C. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #8E5C8C

Companies and brands that incorporate #8E5C8C in their visual identity.

#8E5C8C Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8E5C8C. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8E5C8C is a purple with RGB values of 142, 92, 140 and HSL values of 302°, 21%, 46%.

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