Grayish Purple

The color #8E878E is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 142, 135, 142 and HSL values of 300°, 3%, 54%.

Color Values for #8E878E

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HEX:
#8E878E
RGB:
rgb(142,135,142) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(300,3%,54%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 5%, 0%, 44%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8E878E

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8E878E. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 55.7%
Green: 52.9%
Blue: 55.7%

Contrast Analysis for #8E878E

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 #8E878E

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8E878E

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

Complementary Colors for #8E878E

The complementary color for #8E878E is #868D86. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8E878E

The analogous colors for #8E878E are #8A868D and #8D868A. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8E878E

The triadic colors for #8E878E are #8D8D86 and #868D8D. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8E878E

These are the darker variations of #8E878E. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #726C72 and #555155. This progression shows how #8E878E darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8E878E

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A59FA5 and #BBB7BB. This progression shows how #8E878E. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8E878E

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8E878E. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#8E878E Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8E878E. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8E878E is a grayish purple with RGB values of 142, 135, 142 and HSL values of 300°, 3%, 54%.

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