#8C6DD2 Hex Code
Color Name: Dark Pastel Purple
What is hex #8C6DD2 Color?
The color name of hex code #8C6DD2 is Dark Pastel Purple. The RGB values are (140, 109, 210) which means it is composed of
31% red, 24% green and 46% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:33 M:48 Y:0 K:18. In the HSV/HSB scale, #8C6DD2 has a hue of 258°, 48% saturation and a brightness value of 82%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #8C6DD2 Color Codes
| Color Name | Dark Pastel Purple |
| RGB Values | (140, 109, 210) |
| CMYK Values | (33%, 48%, 0%, 18%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (258°, 48%, 82%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #9966CC |
| Inverse Color | #73922D [Olive Drab (#3)] |
| Closest Pantone® | 814 C |
| Closest RAL | 4005 [Blue lilac] |
| Complementary Color | #B3D26D [Middle Green Yellow] |
| #8C6DD2 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #999999 |
| Desaturated | #A0A0A0 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #818181 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #7B7B7B |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #B2B2B2 |
Hex #8C6DD2 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #8C6DD2 is #B3D26D which is called Middle Green Yellow. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #8C6DD2 color is offered by #B3D26D. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #8C6DD2 are #BF6DD2 and #6D81D2, called Rich Lilac and Violet-Blue (Crayola), respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #8C6DD2 with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #8C6DD2 are #D2BF6D (Dark Khaki) and #81D26D (Pastel Green). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#8C6DD2 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #D28C6D (Copper (Crayola)) and #6DD28C (Very Light Malachite Green) along with #8C6DD2, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #8C6DD2 has #D28C6D (Copper (Crayola)), #B3D26D (Middle Green Yellow) and #6DB3D2 (Iceberg). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #8C6DD2 contains #D26D81 (Charm), #B3D26D (Middle Green Yellow) and #6DD2BF (Medium Aquamarine). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #8C6DD2 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #8C6DD2 rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of 8C6DD2 Color
Tints
A38ADB- AF99E0
- BAA7E4
- C6B6E9
- D1C5ED
- DDD3F2
- E8E2F6
- F4F0FB
Tones
- 8A71C2
- 8873B9
- 8775B1
- 8677A9
- 8578A1
- 847A99
- 827C90
- 817E88
Shades
- 7057A8
- 624C93
- 54417E
- 463769
- 382C54
- 2A213F
- 1C162A
- 0E0B15
#8C6DD2 Color Patterns
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#8C6DD2 Gingham Checks
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#8C6DD2 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#8C6DD2 Polka Dots Pattern
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#8C6DD2 Honeycomb Pattern
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#8C6DD2 Leaves Pattern
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#8C6DD2 Houndstooth Pattern
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#8C6DD2 Trellis Pattern
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#8C6DD2 Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
