#8e2aad Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8e2aad is composed of 55.7% red, 16.5% green and 67.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 17.9% cyan, 75.7% magenta, 0% yellow and 32.2% black. It has a hue angle of 285.8 degrees, a saturation of 60.9% and a lightness of 42.2%. #8e2aad color hex could be obtained by blending #ff54ff with #1d005b. Closest websafe color is: #993399.

    • R 56
    • G 16
    • B 68
    RGB color chart
    • C 18
    • M 76
    • Y 0
    • K 32
    CMYK color chart

#8e2aad color description : Dark magenta.

#8e2aad Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8e2aad has RGB values of R:142, G:42, B:173 and CMYK values of C:0.18, M:0.76, Y:0, K:0.32. Its decimal value is 9317037.

Hex triplet 8e2aad #8e2aad
RGB Decimal 142, 42, 173 rgb(142,42,173)
RGB Percent 55.7, 16.5, 67.8 rgb(55.7%,16.5%,67.8%)
CMYK 18, 76, 0, 32
HSL 285.8°, 60.9, 42.2 hsl(285.8,60.9%,42.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 285.8°, 75.7, 67.8
Web Safe 993399 #993399
CIE-LAB 38.594, 59.704, -49.726
XYZ 19.525, 10.425, 40.517
xyY 0.277, 0.148, 10.425
CIE-LCH 38.594, 77.7, 320.21
CIE-LUV 38.594, 32.478, -76.718
Hunter-Lab 32.287, 51.442, -51.801
Binary 10001110, 00101010, 10101101

Color Schemes with #8e2aad

Complementary Color
Analogous Color
Split Complementary Color
Triadic Color
Tetradic Color
Monochromatic Color

Alternatives to #8e2aad

Below, you can see some colors close to #8e2aad. Having a set of related colors can be useful if you need an inspirational alternative to your original color choice.

Similar Colors

#8e2aad Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8e2aad

This text has a font color of #8e2aad.

<span style="color:#8e2aad;">Text here</span>
#8e2aad background color

This paragraph has a background color of #8e2aad.

<p style="background-color:#8e2aad;">Content here</p>
#8e2aad border color

This element has a border color of #8e2aad.

<div style="border:1px solid #8e2aad;">Content here</div>
CSS codes
.text {color:#8e2aad;}
.background {background-color:#8e2aad;}
.border {border:1px solid #8e2aad;}

Shades and Tints of #8e2aad

A shade is achieved by adding black to any pure hue, while a tint is created by mixing white to any pure color. In this example, #0c040f is the darkest color, while #fffeff is the lightest one.

Shade Color Variation
Tint Color Variation

Tones of #8e2aad

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #706473 is the less saturated color, while #a401d6 is the most saturated one.

Tone Color Variation

Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8e2aad is perceived by people affected by a color vision deficiency. This can be useful if you need to ensure your color combinations are accessible to color-blind users.

Monochromacy
  • #575757 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #624e68 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #0060bc Protanopia 1% of men
  • #2964a3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #85565b Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #334cb6 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #4d4fa6 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #884679 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population