#8e37a1 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8e37a1 is composed of 55.7% red, 21.6% green and 63.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 11.8% cyan, 65.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 36.9% black. It has a hue angle of 289.2 degrees, a saturation of 49.1% and a lightness of 42.4%. #8e37a1 color hex could be obtained by blending #ff6eff with #1d0043. Closest websafe color is: #993399.

    • R 56
    • G 22
    • B 63
    RGB color chart
    • C 12
    • M 66
    • Y 0
    • K 37
    CMYK color chart

#8e37a1 color description : Dark moderate magenta.

#8e37a1 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8e37a1 has RGB values of R:142, G:55, B:161 and CMYK values of C:0.12, M:0.66, Y:0, K:0.37. Its decimal value is 9320353.

Hex triplet 8e37a1 #8e37a1
RGB Decimal 142, 55, 161 rgb(142,55,161)
RGB Percent 55.7, 21.6, 63.1 rgb(55.7%,21.6%,63.1%)
CMYK 12, 66, 0, 37
HSL 289.2°, 49.1, 42.4 hsl(289.2,49.1%,42.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 289.2°, 65.8, 63.1
Web Safe 993399 #993399
CIE-LAB 39.677, 52.131, -40.816
XYZ 18.954, 11.057, 34.852
xyY 0.292, 0.17, 11.057
CIE-LCH 39.677, 66.209, 321.941
CIE-LUV 39.677, 33.095, -64.182
Hunter-Lab 33.252, 43.553, -38.866
Binary 10001110, 00110111, 10100001

Color Schemes with #8e37a1

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Alternatives to #8e37a1

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#8e37a1 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8e37a1

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CSS codes
.text {color:#8e37a1;}
.background {background-color:#8e37a1;}
.border {border:1px solid #8e37a1;}

Shades and Tints of #8e37a1

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, #000000 is the darkest color, while #f8f1fa is the lightest one.

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Tones of #8e37a1

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6e696f is the less saturated color, while #ae05d3 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8e37a1 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
  • #5d5d5d Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #67556b Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #0d62c1 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #45669b Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #88585e Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #3c52b5 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #5f549d Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #8a4c76 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population