#8e42c2 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8e42c2 is composed of 55.7% red, 25.9% green and 76.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 26.8% cyan, 66% magenta, 0% yellow and 23.9% black. It has a hue angle of 275.6 degrees, a saturation of 51.2% and a lightness of 51%. #8e42c2 color hex could be obtained by blending #ff84ff with #1d0085. Closest websafe color is: #9933cc.

    • R 56
    • G 26
    • B 76
    RGB color chart
    • C 27
    • M 66
    • Y 0
    • K 24
    CMYK color chart

#8e42c2 color description : Moderate violet.

#8e42c2 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8e42c2 has RGB values of R:142, G:66, B:194 and CMYK values of C:0.27, M:0.66, Y:0, K:0.24. Its decimal value is 9323202.

Hex triplet 8e42c2 #8e42c2
RGB Decimal 142, 66, 194 rgb(142,66,194)
RGB Percent 55.7, 25.9, 76.1 rgb(55.7%,25.9%,76.1%)
CMYK 27, 66, 0, 24
HSL 275.6°, 51.2, 51 hsl(275.6,51.2%,51%)
HSV (or HSB) 275.6°, 66, 76.1
Web Safe 9933cc #9933cc
CIE-LAB 43.57, 54.085, -54.07
XYZ 22.84, 13.543, 52.447
xyY 0.257, 0.152, 13.543
CIE-LCH 43.57, 76.478, 315.008
CIE-LUV 43.57, 22.937, -85.169
Hunter-Lab 36.8, 46.383, -58.738
Binary 10001110, 01000010, 11000010

Color Schemes with #8e42c2

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Alternatives to #8e42c2

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#8e42c2 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8e42c2

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CSS codes
.text {color:#8e42c2;}
.background {background-color:#8e42c2;}
.border {border:1px solid #8e42c2;}

Shades and Tints of #8e42c2

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, #030104 is the darkest color, while #f8f4fb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #8e42c2

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #837c88 is the less saturated color, while #9908fc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8e42c2 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
  • #676767 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #6f6079 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #006bd2 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #2470b8 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #82686f Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #335ccc Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #4a5fbc Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #865a8d Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population