#8E49B6 color code insights

All the conversions, harmonies, and accessibility checks you need to design with confidence.

RGB:rgb(142, 73, 182)

HSL:hsl(278, 43%, 50%)

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HEX

#8E49B6

RGB

142, 73, 182

HSL

278°, 43%, 50%

HSV

278°, 60%, 71%

CMYK

22%, 60%, 0%, 29%

Color Conversion

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HEX

#8E49B6

≈ Steel Blue

Tints & shades

Explore how #8E49B6 behaves when you mix it with white or black. These swatches are perfect for hover states, shadows, and backgrounds.

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Shades

0–100%

0%#8E49B6

10%#8041A4

20%#723A92

30%#633380

40%#552C6D

50%#47245B

60%#391D49

70%#2B1637

80%#1C0F24

90%#0E0712

100%#000000

Tints

0–100%

0%#8E49B6

10%#995BBE

20%#A56DC5

30%#B07FCC

40%#BB92D3

50%#C7A4DB

60%#D2B6E2

70%#DDC8E9

80%#E8DBF0

90%#F4EDF8

100%#FFFFFF

Color harmonies

Build balanced palettes instantly with harmonies generated from #8E49B6.

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Complementary

Opposite hues that create impact and bold contrast.

Analogous

Neighboring hues for natural, fluid gradients.

Triadic

Three evenly spaced hues for playful balance.

Tetradic

Two complementary pairs that deliver rich variety.

Monochromatic

Lighter and darker siblings inside the same hue family.

Accessibility contrast

Check how readable #8E49B6 is with common text colors so every visitor enjoys a clear experience.

Use AA as the baseline for body copy and AAA for premium accessibility.

Sample text on black text

Text color#000000

Background#8E49B6

Contrast ratio3.78:1

WCAG levelFail

Sample text on white text

Text color#FFFFFF

Background#8E49B6

Contrast ratio5.56:1

WCAG levelAA

Recommended text preview

Text color#FFFFFF

Background#8E49B6

Contrast ratio5.56:1

WCAG levelAA

Technical Formats

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Practical Formats

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Color Analysis

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Blindness Simulator

Preview how #8E49B6 appears across common color-vision deficiencies.

Creative Aspects

Explore seasonal associations, emotional cues, and natural occurrences.

Design guidance

Balance

Treat #8E49B6 as a highlight. Pair it with neutrals and one supporting hue to avoid visual overload.

Contrast

Test combinations with real content. Higher contrast improves scanning, readability, and conversions.

Harmony

Use lighter tints for surfaces, the base color for primaries, and darker shades for hover or pressed states.

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