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#8D4E87 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #8D4E87 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#8D4E87 Color Information

#8D4E87 RGB value is (141, 78, 135). The hex color red value is 141, green is 78, and blue is 135. Its HSL format shows a hue of 306°, saturation of 29 percent, and lightness of 43 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 45 percent, 4 percent, 45 percent.

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#8D4E87 Color Meaning

Color #8D4E87 embodies contemplative passion, subtle mystery, and emotional sophistication. #8D4E87 muted purple-pink mixes intensity with restraint, creating a refined yet intriguing impression. Psychologically, color #8D4E87 supports introspection and emotional regulation. #8D4E87 promotes thoughtful communication and deliberate self-expression. Its depth makes #8D4E87 suitable for reflective or high-end creative environments. Culturally, color #8D4E87 is associated with luxury, artistic sophistication, and nuanced beauty. Spiritually, #8D4E87 signifies introspective awareness, emotional maturity, and the balance between passion and composure.

Color Conversion

Convert #8D4E87 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
#8D4E87
RGB
rgb(141, 78, 135)
HSL
hsl(306°, 29%, 43%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 45%, 4%, 45%)
HSV
hsv(306°, 45%, 55%)
XYZ
18.0821 12.8608 24.4510
Yxy
12.8608 0.3264 0.2322
Hunter Lab
35.8620 1.9532 -1.1044
CIE-Lab
42.5527 35.1852 -20.6122

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red141 / 255 (55%)
55%
Green78 / 255 (31%)
31%
Blue135 / 255 (53%)
53%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta45 / 100 (45%)
45%
Yellow4 / 100 (4%)
Key (Black)45 / 100 (45%)
45%

Color Variations

#8D4E87 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

#8D4E87 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 #8D4E87 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+)

5.88:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.88:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.88:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #8D4E87 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

#8D4E87

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #8D4E87;

Text Color

color: #8D4E87;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #8D4E87;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #8D4E8740;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #8D4E87;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8D4E87 0%, #552f51 100%);

#8D4E87 Color FAQs

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