Purple

The color #8E73A6 is a purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 142, 115, 166 and HSL values of 272°, 22%, 55%.

Color Values for #8E73A6

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HEX:
#8E73A6
RGB:
rgb(142,115,166) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(272,22%,55%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(14%, 31%, 0%, 35%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8E73A6

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8E73A6. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 55.7%
Green: 45.1%
Blue: 65.1%

Contrast Analysis for #8E73A6

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 #8E73A6

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8E73A6

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

Complementary Colors for #8E73A6

The complementary color for #8E73A6 is #8BA573. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8E73A6

The analogous colors for #8E73A6 are #7573A5 and #A573A4. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8E73A6

The triadic colors for #8E73A6 are #A58E73 and #73A58E. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8E73A6

These are the darker variations of #8E73A6. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #725C85 and #554564. This progression shows how #8E73A6 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8E73A6

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A58FB8 and #BBABCA. This progression shows how #8E73A6. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8E73A6

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8E73A6. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #8E73A6

Companies and brands that incorporate #8E73A6 in their visual identity.

#8E73A6 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8E73A6. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8E73A6 is a purple with RGB values of 142, 115, 166 and HSL values of 272°, 22%, 55%.

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