#8e72a2 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8e72a2 is composed of 55.7% red, 44.7% green and 63.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 12.3% cyan, 29.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 36.5% black. It has a hue angle of 275 degrees, a saturation of 20.5% and a lightness of 54.1%. #8e72a2 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffe4ff with #1d0045. Closest websafe color is: #996699.

    • R 56
    • G 45
    • B 64
    RGB color chart
    • C 12
    • M 30
    • Y 0
    • K 36
    CMYK color chart

#8e72a2 color description : Mostly desaturated dark violet.

#8e72a2 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8e72a2 has RGB values of R:142, G:114, B:162 and CMYK values of C:0.12, M:0.3, Y:0, K:0.36. Its decimal value is 9335458.

Hex triplet 8e72a2 #8e72a2
RGB Decimal 142, 114, 162 rgb(142,114,162)
RGB Percent 55.7, 44.7, 63.5 rgb(55.7%,44.7%,63.5%)
CMYK 12, 30, 0, 36
HSL 275°, 20.5, 54.1 hsl(275,20.5%,54.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 275°, 29.6, 63.5
Web Safe 996699 #996699
CIE-LAB 52.28, 20.366, -21.676
XYZ 23.693, 20.394, 36.869
xyY 0.293, 0.252, 20.394
CIE-LCH 52.28, 29.742, 313.216
CIE-LUV 52.28, 11.858, -34.922
Hunter-Lab 45.16, 14.62, -16.792
Binary 10001110, 01110010, 10100010

Color Schemes with #8e72a2

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Alternatives to #8e72a2

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#8e72a2 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8e72a2

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CSS codes
.text {color:#8e72a2;}
.background {background-color:#8e72a2;}
.border {border:1px solid #8e72a2;}

Shades and Tints of #8e72a2

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, #010101 is the darkest color, while #f6f4f8 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #8e72a2

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #8b8490 is the less saturated color, while #9d18fc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8e72a2 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
  • #808080 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #837d87 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #7681ac Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7d81a4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #8e7f88 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7f7ca8 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #837ba3 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #8e7a91 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population