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#8a42a9

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HEX#8a42a9
HEX8#8a42a9ff
RGBrgb(138, 66, 169)
CMYK[0.18,0.61,0,0.34]
Name#8a42a9
HCL[318.07,63.98,41.48]
oklab[0.52,0.12,-0.12]
Num9061033
HSI[282.94,0.47,0.49]
lab[41.48,47.6,-42.75]
Lighten
#b883ce
Darken
#4e2560
Saturate
#932bc0
Desaturate
#815991
Greyscale
#757575
Brighten
#bd75dc

Color harmonies of #8a42a9

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

Triad

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.
#8a42a9
#a98a42
#42a98a

Tetrad

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel. They are very versatile, and work best with one dominant color.
#8a42a9
#a95642
#61a942
#4294a9

Monochromatic

The monochromatic colors are those that have the same dye, but differ in hue, value and saturation. For example, paint samples have several different values ​​of the same color. Using two or more monochromatic colors will achieve an elegant and pleasant effect.
#8a42a9
#ad53d3
#cf63fe
#221029
#452154
#67317e

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.
#8a42a9
#6142a9
#7542a9
#8a42a9
#9f42a9
#a9429f

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#8a42a9
#a9424c
#42a961

Variations

View this color variations of shades, tints, tones, hues and temperatures.

Tints

A tint is created by adding white to a base color, increasing its lightness. Tints are likely to look pastel and less intense.
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#f7f2f9
#eee4f3
#e6d7ed
#dec9e6
#d5bce0
#cdaeda
#c5a1d4
#bc93ce
#b486c8
#ab78c2
#a36bbb
#9b5db5
#9250af
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Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0a050c
#140918
#1e0e24
#271330
#31183c
#3b1c48
#452155
#4f2661
#592a6d
#632f79
#6c3485
#763991
#803d9d
#8a42a9

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #8a42a9 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

6.117 Good When I used to read fairy tales, I fancied that kind of thing never happened, and now here I am in the middle of one!
3.433 Poor When I used to read fairy tales, I fancied that kind of thing never happened, and now here I am in the middle of one!

Color Palettes #8a42a9

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Use #8a42a9 in CSS

#8a42a9 as Background Color in CSS
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#8a42a9 as Text Color in CSS
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#8a42a9 as Border Color in CSS
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