#8e55a2 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8e55a2 is composed of 55.7% red, 33.3% green and 63.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 12.3% cyan, 47.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 36.5% black. It has a hue angle of 284.4 degrees, a saturation of 31.2% and a lightness of 48.4%. #8e55a2 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffaaff with #1d0045. Closest websafe color is: #996699.

    • R 56
    • G 33
    • B 64
    RGB color chart
    • C 12
    • M 48
    • Y 0
    • K 36
    CMYK color chart

#8e55a2 color description : Dark moderate violet.

#8e55a2 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8e55a2 has RGB values of R:142, G:85, B:162 and CMYK values of C:0.12, M:0.48, Y:0, K:0.36. Its decimal value is 9328034.

Hex triplet 8e55a2 #8e55a2
RGB Decimal 142, 85, 162 rgb(142,85,162)
RGB Percent 55.7, 33.3, 63.5 rgb(55.7%,33.3%,63.5%)
CMYK 12, 48, 0, 36
HSL 284.4°, 31.2, 48.4 hsl(284.4,31.2%,48.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 284.4°, 47.5, 63.5
Web Safe 996699 #996699
CIE-LAB 45.438, 37.091, -32.3
XYZ 20.925, 14.857, 35.946
xyY 0.292, 0.207, 14.857
CIE-LCH 45.438, 49.184, 318.95
CIE-LUV 45.438, 23.745, -52.014
Hunter-Lab 38.545, 29.448, -28.311
Binary 10001110, 01010101, 10100010

Color Schemes with #8e55a2

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Alternatives to #8e55a2

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#8e55a2 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8e55a2

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CSS codes
.text {color:#8e55a2;}
.background {background-color:#8e55a2;}
.border {border:1px solid #8e55a2;}

Shades and Tints of #8e55a2

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, #070408 is the darkest color, while #fcfafc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #8e55a2

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7c7b7c is the less saturated color, while #b309ee is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8e55a2 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
  • #6f6f6f Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #756a79 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #5571b5 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #6072a0 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #8a6a72 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6966ae Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7067a0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #8c6283 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population