#8A4985 Color Meaning and Information

#8A4985 Color Information

#8A4985 RGB value is (138, 73, 133). The hex color red value is 138, green is 73, and blue is 133. Its HSL format shows a hue of 305°, saturation of 31 percent, and lightness of41 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 47 percent, 4 percent, 46percent.

#8A4985

rgb(138, 73, 133)

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#8A4985 Color Meaning

Color #8A4985 deepens emotion into dignity. #8A4985 desaturated, wine-tinged purple functions as the darkest in the Orchid sequence—closer to plum than petal. Color #8A4985 suggests introspection, legacy, and quiet confidence. #8A4985’s the color of private strength. In print, color #8A4985 mimics aged ink and botanical illustrations, making #8A4985 ideal for heritage publishing and archival design. Color #8A4985 feels timeless because #8A4985 references real history, not digital novelty. Designers use color #8A4985 when they want warmth in shadow—think book interiors, luxury stationery, or ceremonial branding. Paired with parchment or deep green, color #8A4985 creates palettes that feel both emotional and restrained. Color #8A4985 doesn’t perform—#8A4985 endures. And in a world of fleeting attention, that depth is rare.

Color Conversion

Convert #8A4985 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX

#8A4985

RGB

rgb(138, 73, 133)

HSL

hsl(305°, 31%, 41%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 47%, 4%, 46%)

HSV

hsv(305°, 47%, 54%)

XYZ

17.0974 11.8618 23.5787

Yxy

11.8618 0.3254 0.2258

Hunter Lab

34.4410 1.8646 -1.0825

CIE-Lab

40.9957 36.5791 -21.8336

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red138 / 255 (54%)

54%

Green73 / 255 (29%)

29%

Blue133 / 255 (52%)

52%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta47 / 100 (47%)

47%

Yellow4 / 100 (4%)

Key (Black)46 / 100 (46%)

46%

Color Variations

#8A4985 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#8A4985 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #8A4985 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#8A4985

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

6.23:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

6.23:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

6.23:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #8A4985 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#8A4985

protanopia

#6e6d76

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #8A4985;

Text Color

color: #8A4985;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #8A4985;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #8A498540;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #8A4985;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8A4985 0%, #522b4f 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #8A4985 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.