#8E459E Color Meaning and Information

#8E459E Color Information

#8E459E RGB value is (142, 69, 158). The hex color red value is 142, green is 69, and blue is 158. Its HSL format shows a hue of 289°, saturation of 39 percent, and lightness of45 percent. The CMYK process values are 10 percent, 56 percent, 0 percent, 38percent.

#8E459E

rgb(142, 69, 158)

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#8E459E Color Meaning

Color #8E459E deepens emotion into dignity. #8E459E desaturated, wine-tinged purple functions as the darkest in the Orchid sequence—closer to plum than petal. Color #8E459E suggests introspection, legacy, and quiet confidence. #8E459E’s the color of private strength. In print, color #8E459E mimics aged ink and botanical illustrations, making #8E459E ideal for heritage publishing and archival design. Color #8E459E feels timeless because #8E459E references real history, not digital novelty. Designers use color #8E459E when they want warmth in shadow—think book interiors, luxury stationery, or ceremonial branding. Paired with parchment or deep green, color #8E459E creates palettes that feel both emotional and restrained. Color #8E459E doesn’t perform—#8E459E endures. And in a world of fleeting attention, that depth is rare.

Color Conversion

Convert #8E459E 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

#8E459E

RGB

rgb(142, 69, 158)

HSL

hsl(289°, 39%, 45%)

CMYK

cmyk(10%, 56%, 0%, 38%)

HSV

hsv(289°, 56%, 62%)

XYZ

19.4550 12.4756 33.7304

Yxy

12.4756 0.2963 0.1900

Hunter Lab

35.3208 2.4948 -2.0975

CIE-Lab

41.9623 44.8314 -35.3918

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red142 / 255 (56%)

56%

Green69 / 255 (27%)

27%

Blue158 / 255 (62%)

62%

CMYK Values

Cyan10 / 100 (10%)

Magenta56 / 100 (56%)

56%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)38 / 100 (38%)

38%

Color Variations

#8E459E 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

#8E459E 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 #8E459E 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:#8E459E

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

6.01:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

6.01:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

6.01:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #8E459E 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

#8E459E

protanopia

#6e6e88

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #8E459E;

Text Color

color: #8E459E;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #8E459E;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #8E459E40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #8E459E;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8E459E 0%, #552a5f 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #8E459E in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.