Blue

The color #8E79CE is a blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 142, 121, 206 and HSL values of 255°, 46%, 64%.

Color Values for #8E79CE

Below are the different color format representations for #8E79CE. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#8E79CE
RGB:
rgb(142,121,206) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(255,46%,64%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(31%, 41%, 0%, 19%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8E79CE

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8E79CE. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 55.7%
Green: 47.5%
Blue: 80.8%

Contrast Analysis for #8E79CE

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 #8E79CE

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8E79CE

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

Complementary Colors for #8E79CE

The complementary color for #8E79CE is #B8CD79. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8E79CE

The analogous colors for #8E79CE are #798ECD and #B879CD. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8E79CE

The triadic colors for #8E79CE are #CD8E79 and #79CD8E. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8E79CE

These are the darker variations of #8E79CE. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #7261A5 and #55497C. This progression shows how #8E79CE darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8E79CE

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A594D8 and #BBAFE2. This progression shows how #8E79CE. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8E79CE

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8E79CE. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #8E79CE

Companies and brands that incorporate #8E79CE in their visual identity.

#8E79CE Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8E79CE. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8E79CE is a blue with RGB values of 142, 121, 206 and HSL values of 255°, 46%, 64%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #8E79CE including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.