Information about #8D5E7A color

#8D5E7A color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #8D5E7A is classified in the Register under the Rose Color Family, with Low Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(141, 94, 122) (55.3% red, 36.9% green, 47.8% blue), or CMYK 0 / 18 / 7 / 45 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #8D5E7A reads as a gently muted rose and sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Expect to see shades like this in balanced palettes where no single element should shout. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Dusky Purple (#895B7B). Nearby in the Register you will also find Antique Fuchsia (#915C83) and Mauve Taupe (#915F6D).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(141, 94, 122)), which gives #8D5E7A its character. On this background, white text reaches a 5.2:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AA); black stays at 4.0:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#8D5E7A color variations

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#8D5E7A color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #8D5E7A

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Dusky Purple color link
Dusky Purple

#895B7B

Mauve Taupe color link
Mauve Taupe

#915F6D

De Janeiro color link
De Janeiro

#856684

Arabella color link
Arabella

#85636E

Strikemaster color link
Strikemaster

#946A81

Viola Purple color link
Viola Purple

#7E587E

Dusty Purple color link
Dusty Purple

#825F87

Sugar Plum color link
Sugar Plum

#914E75

Half color link
Half

#8D608C

Muted Purple color link
Muted Purple

#805B87

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#8D5E7A
  • RGB141, 94, 122
  • CMYK0, 18, 7, 45
  • CSSrgb(141, 94, 122)
  • HSL324°, 20%, 46%
  • HSL Precise324.255°, 20%, 46.078%
  • HSV324°, 33%, 55%
  • HSB324°, 33%, 55%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.553
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.369
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.478
  • GLSLvec3(0.553, 0.369, 0.478)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.553, 0.369, 0.478, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.553, 0.369, 0.478)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB55.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB36.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB47.8%
  • Color FamilyRose
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID8D5E7A
  • DECIMAL ID9264762
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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