#8D4E9D Color Meaning and Information

#8D4E9D Color Information

#8D4E9D RGB value is (141, 78, 157). The hex color red value is 141, green is 78, and blue is 157. Its HSL format shows a hue of 288°, saturation of 34 percent, and lightness of46 percent. The CMYK process values are 10 percent, 50 percent, 0 percent, 38percent.

#8D4E9D

rgb(141, 78, 157)

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#8D4E9D Color Meaning

Color #8D4E9D deepens emotion into dignity. #8D4E9D desaturated, wine-tinged purple functions as the darkest in the Orchid sequence—closer to plum than petal. Color #8D4E9D suggests introspection, legacy, and quiet confidence. #8D4E9D’s the color of private strength. In print, color #8D4E9D mimics aged ink and botanical illustrations, making #8D4E9D ideal for heritage publishing and archival design. Color #8D4E9D feels timeless because #8D4E9D references real history, not digital novelty. Designers use color #8D4E9D when they want warmth in shadow—think book interiors, luxury stationery, or ceremonial branding. Paired with parchment or deep green, color #8D4E9D creates palettes that feel both emotional and restrained. Color #8D4E9D doesn’t perform—#8D4E9D endures. And in a world of fleeting attention, that depth is rare.

Color Conversion

Convert #8D4E9D 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

#8D4E9D

RGB

rgb(141, 78, 157)

HSL

hsl(288°, 34%, 46%)

CMYK

cmyk(10%, 50%, 0%, 38%)

HSV

hsv(288°, 50%, 62%)

XYZ

19.7947 13.5458 33.4696

Yxy

13.5458 0.2963 0.2028

Hunter Lab

36.8046 2.3678 -2.0309

CIE-Lab

43.5744 39.5878 -32.2626

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red141 / 255 (55%)

55%

Green78 / 255 (31%)

31%

Blue157 / 255 (62%)

62%

CMYK Values

Cyan10 / 100 (10%)

Magenta50 / 100 (50%)

50%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)38 / 100 (38%)

38%

Color Variations

#8D4E9D 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

#8D4E9D 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 #8D4E9D 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:#8D4E9D

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.66:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.66:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.66:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #8D4E9D 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

#8D4E9D

protanopia

#72718a

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #8D4E9D;

Text Color

color: #8D4E9D;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #8D4E9D;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #8D4E9D40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #8D4E9D;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8D4E9D 0%, #542e5e 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #8D4E9D in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.