#8e42a2 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8e42a2 is composed of 55.7% red, 25.9% green and 63.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 12.3% cyan, 59.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 36.5% black. It has a hue angle of 287.5 degrees, a saturation of 42.1% and a lightness of 44.7%. #8e42a2 color hex could be obtained by blending #ff84ff with #1d0045. Closest websafe color is: #993399.

    • R 56
    • G 26
    • B 64
    RGB color chart
    • C 12
    • M 59
    • Y 0
    • K 36
    CMYK color chart

#8e42a2 color description : Dark moderate magenta.

#8e42a2 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8e42a2 has RGB values of R:142, G:66, B:162 and CMYK values of C:0.12, M:0.59, Y:0, K:0.36. Its decimal value is 9323170.

Hex triplet 8e42a2 #8e42a2
RGB Decimal 142, 66, 162 rgb(142,66,162)
RGB Percent 55.7, 25.9, 63.5 rgb(55.7%,25.9%,63.5%)
CMYK 12, 59, 0, 36
HSL 287.5°, 42.1, 44.7 hsl(287.5,42.1%,44.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 287.5°, 59.3, 63.5
Web Safe 993399 #993399
CIE-LAB 41.621, 47.155, -38.323
XYZ 19.624, 12.257, 35.512
xyY 0.291, 0.182, 12.257
CIE-LCH 41.621, 60.763, 320.899
CIE-LUV 41.621, 29.959, -60.877
Hunter-Lab 35.009, 38.791, -35.635
Binary 10001110, 01000010, 10100010

Color Schemes with #8e42a2

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Alternatives to #8e42a2

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#8e42a2 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8e42a2

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CSS codes
.text {color:#8e42a2;}
.background {background-color:#8e42a2;}
.border {border:1px solid #8e42a2;}

Shades and Tints of #8e42a2

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, #080409 is the darkest color, while #fcfafd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #8e42a2

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #746e76 is the less saturated color, while #b205df is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8e42a2 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
  • #646464 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #6c5d70 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #3667bd Protanopia 1% of men
  • #4e6a9d Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #895e65 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5659b3 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #655b9f Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #8a547b Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population