Purple

The color #AB8CBA is a purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 171, 140, 186 and HSL values of 280°, 25%, 64%.

Color Values for #AB8CBA

Below are the different color format representations for #AB8CBA. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#AB8CBA
RGB:
rgb(171,140,186) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(280,25%,64%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(8%, 25%, 0%, 27%) Copied!

Color Composition of #AB8CBA

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #AB8CBA. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 67.1%
Green: 54.9%
Blue: 72.9%

Contrast Analysis for #AB8CBA

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 #AB8CBA

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #AB8CBA

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

Complementary Colors for #AB8CBA

The complementary color for #AB8CBA is #9CBA8C. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #AB8CBA

The analogous colors for #AB8CBA are #948CBA and #BA8CB3. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #AB8CBA

The triadic colors for #AB8CBA are #BAAB8C and #8CBAAB. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #AB8CBA

These are the darker variations of #AB8CBA. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #897095 and #675470. This progression shows how #AB8CBA darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #AB8CBA

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #BCA3C8 and #CDBAD6. This progression shows how #AB8CBA. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #AB8CBA

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #AB8CBA. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #AB8CBA

Companies and brands that incorporate #AB8CBA in their visual identity.

#AB8CBA Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #AB8CBA. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #AB8CBA is a purple with RGB values of 171, 140, 186 and HSL values of 280°, 25%, 64%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #AB8CBA including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.