Grayish Purple

The color #8E809B is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 142, 128, 155 and HSL values of 271°, 12%, 55%.

Color Values for #8E809B

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HEX:
#8E809B
RGB:
rgb(142,128,155) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(271,12%,55%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(8%, 17%, 0%, 39%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8E809B

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8E809B. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 55.7%
Green: 50.2%
Blue: 60.8%

Contrast Analysis for #8E809B

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 #8E809B

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8E809B

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

Complementary Colors for #8E809B

The complementary color for #8E809B is #8C9A7E. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8E809B

The analogous colors for #8E809B are #7F7E9A and #9A7E9A. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8E809B

The triadic colors for #8E809B are #9A8D7E and #7E9A8D. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8E809B

These are the darker variations of #8E809B. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #72667C and #554D5D. This progression shows how #8E809B darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8E809B

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A599AF and #BBB3C3. This progression shows how #8E809B. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8E809B

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8E809B. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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Companies and brands that incorporate #8E809B in their visual identity.

#8E809B Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8E809B. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8E809B is a grayish purple with RGB values of 142, 128, 155 and HSL values of 271°, 12%, 55%.

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