Information about #8C5293 color

#8C5293 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #8C5293 is classified in the Register under the Magenta Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(140, 82, 147) (54.9% red, 32.2% green, 57.6% blue), or CMYK 3 / 25 / 0 / 42 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#8C5293 is a mildly saturated purple-pink magenta that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Cher violet (#8B4792). Nearby in the Register you will also find Purplish (#94568C) and Boogie Wonderland (#84579B).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(140, 82, 147)), which gives #8C5293 its character. If you plan to put text on a #8C5293 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.6:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.7:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #8C5293 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#8C5293 color variations

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#8C5293 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 #8C5293

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

Cher violet color link
Cher violet

#8B4792

Purplish color link
Purplish

#94568C

Purpleish color link
Purpleish

#98568D

Half color link
Half

#8D608C

French Lilac color link
French Lilac

#86608E

Trendy Pink color link
Trendy Pink

#8C6495

Muted Purple color link
Muted Purple

#805B87

Plum color link
Plum

#8E4585

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#8C5293
  • RGB140, 82, 147
  • CMYK3, 25, 0, 42
  • CSSrgb(140, 82, 147)
  • HSL294°, 28%, 45%
  • HSL Precise293.538°, 28.384%, 44.902%
  • HSV294°, 44%, 58%
  • HSB294°, 44%, 58%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.549
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.322
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.576
  • GLSLvec3(0.549, 0.322, 0.576)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.549, 0.322, 0.576, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.549, 0.322, 0.576)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB54.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB32.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB57.6%
  • Color FamilyMagenta
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID8C5293
  • DECIMAL ID9196179
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01