Color swatch image showing #8E3A5E with RGB(142,58,94) values

#8E3A5E Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #8E3A5E including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#8E3A5E Color Information

#8E3A5E RGB value is (142, 58, 94). The hex color red value is 142, green is 58, and blue is 94. Its HSL format shows a hue of 334°, saturation of 42 percent, and lightness of 39 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 59 percent, 34 percent, 44 percent.

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#8E3A5E Color Meaning

Color #8E3A5E signifies depth, introspection, and controlled vibrancy. #8E3A5E deep pink shade carries emotional richness without flamboyance. As a result, color #8E3A5E conveys thoughtful intensity. From a psychological perspective, color #8E3A5E supports self awareness and deliberate expression. #8E3A5E tempers outward energy with internal reflection. Artistic spaces use color #8E3A5E to create nuanced emotional environments. Symbolically, color #8E3A5E reflects maturity in passion and careful communication. #8E3A5E suggests the strength found in emotional control. Spiritually, color #8E3A5E represents inner vitality harmonized with mindfulness and intentionality.

Color Conversion

Convert #8E3A5E 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
#8E3A5E
RGB
rgb(142, 58, 94)
HSL
hsl(334°, 42%, 39%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 59%, 34%, 44%)
HSV
hsv(334°, 59%, 56%)
XYZ
14.6888 9.5850 11.6656
Yxy
9.5850 0.4087 0.2667
Hunter Lab
30.9597 1.6057 -0.1122
CIE-Lab
37.0871 39.4956 -3.4606

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red142 / 255 (56%)
56%
Green58 / 255 (23%)
23%
Blue94 / 255 (37%)
37%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta59 / 100 (59%)
59%
Yellow34 / 100 (34%)
34%
Key (Black)44 / 100 (44%)
44%

Color Variations

#8E3A5E 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

#8E3A5E 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 #8E3A5E 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+)

7.20:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

7.20:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

7.20:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #8E3A5E 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

#8E3A5E

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #8E3A5E;

Text Color

color: #8E3A5E;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #8E3A5E;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #8E3A5E40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #8E3A5E;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8E3A5E 0%, #552339 100%);

#8E3A5E Color FAQs

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