Color swatch image showing #8E4594 with RGB(142,69,148) values
Color swatch image showing #8E4594 with RGB(142,69,148) values

#8E4594 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #8E4594 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#8E4594 Color Information

#8E4594 RGB value is (142, 69, 148). The hex color red value is 142, green is 69, and blue is 148. Its HSL format shows a hue of 295°, saturation of 36 percent, and lightness of 43 percent. The CMYK process values are 4 percent, 53 percent, 0 percent, 42 percent.

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#8E4594 Color Meaning

Color #8E4594 deepens emotion into dignity. #8E4594 desaturated, wine-tinged purple functions as the darkest in the Orchid sequence—closer to plum than petal. Color #8E4594 suggests introspection, legacy, and quiet confidence. #8E4594’s the color of private strength. In print, color #8E4594 mimics aged ink and botanical illustrations, making #8E4594 ideal for heritage publishing and archival design. Color #8E4594 feels timeless because #8E4594 references real history, not digital novelty. Designers use color #8E4594 when they want warmth in shadow—think book interiors, luxury stationery, or ceremonial branding. Paired with parchment or deep green, color #8E4594 creates palettes that feel both emotional and restrained. Color #8E4594 doesn’t perform—#8E4594 endures. And in a world of fleeting attention, that depth is rare.

Color Conversion

Convert #8E4594 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
#8E4594
RGB
rgb(142, 69, 148)
HSL
hsl(295°, 36%, 43%)
CMYK
cmyk(4%, 53%, 0%, 42%)
HSV
hsv(295°, 53%, 58%)
XYZ
18.6287 12.1451 29.3794
Yxy
12.1451 0.3097 0.2019
Hunter Lab
34.8498 2.2956 -1.6595
CIE-Lab
41.4459 42.8253 -30.1936

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red142 / 255 (56%)
56%
Green69 / 255 (27%)
27%
Blue148 / 255 (58%)
58%

CMYK Values

Cyan4 / 100 (4%)
Magenta53 / 100 (53%)
53%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)42 / 100 (42%)
42%

Color Variations

#8E4594 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

#8E4594 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 #8E4594 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.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

6.12:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

6.12:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

6.12:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #8E4594 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

#8E4594

protanopia

#6e6e81

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #8E4594;

Text Color

color: #8E4594;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #8E4594;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #8E459440;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #8E4594;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8E4594 0%, #552a59 100%);

#8E4594 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #8E4594 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.