#8e56a1 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8e56a1 is composed of 55.7% red, 33.7% green and 63.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 11.8% cyan, 46.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 36.9% black. It has a hue angle of 284.8 degrees, a saturation of 30.4% and a lightness of 48.4%. #8e56a1 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffacff with #1d0043. Closest websafe color is: #996699.

    • R 56
    • G 34
    • B 63
    RGB color chart
    • C 12
    • M 47
    • Y 0
    • K 37
    CMYK color chart

#8e56a1 color description : Dark moderate violet.

#8e56a1 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8e56a1 has RGB values of R:142, G:86, B:161 and CMYK values of C:0.12, M:0.47, Y:0, K:0.37. Its decimal value is 9328289.

Hex triplet 8e56a1 #8e56a1
RGB Decimal 142, 86, 161 rgb(142,86,161)
RGB Percent 55.7, 33.7, 63.1 rgb(55.7%,33.7%,63.1%)
CMYK 12, 47, 0, 37
HSL 284.8°, 30.4, 48.4 hsl(284.8,30.4%,48.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 284.8°, 46.6, 63.1
Web Safe 996699 #996699
CIE-LAB 45.607, 36.317, -31.442
XYZ 20.915, 14.98, 35.506
xyY 0.293, 0.21, 14.98
CIE-LCH 45.607, 48.036, 319.115
CIE-LUV 45.607, 23.563, -50.673
Hunter-Lab 38.704, 28.727, -27.298
Binary 10001110, 01010110, 10100001

Color Schemes with #8e56a1

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Alternatives to #8e56a1

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#8e56a1 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8e56a1

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CSS codes
.text {color:#8e56a1;}
.background {background-color:#8e56a1;}
.border {border:1px solid #8e56a1;}

Shades and Tints of #8e56a1

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 #8e56a1

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #807385 is the less saturated color, while #b800f7 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8e56a1 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
  • #5771b3 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #61729f Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #8b6b72 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6b67ac Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7168a0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #8c6383 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population