#8c00ae - Purple Hex Color Code

#8C00AE (Purple) - RGB 140, 0, 174 Color Information

#8c00ae Conversion Table

HEX Triplet 8C, 00, AE
RGB Decimal 140, 0, 174
RGB Octal 214, 0, 256
RGB Percent 54.9%, 0%, 68.2%
RGB Binary 10001100, 0, 10101110
CMY 0.451, 1.000, 0.318
CMYK 20, 100, 0, 32

Percentages of Color #8C00AE

R 54.9%
G 0%
B 68.2%
RGB Percentages of Color #8c00ae
C 20%
M 100%
Y 0%
K 32%
CMYK Percentages of Color #8c00ae

Color spaces of #8C00AE Purple - RGB(140, 0, 174)

HSV (or HSB) 288°, 100°, 68°
HSL 288°, 100°, 34°
Web Safe #990099
XYZ 18.455, 8.631, 40.738
CIE-Lab 35.265, 68.563, -55.727
xyY 0.272, 0.127, 8.631
Decimal 9175214

#8c00ae Color Accessibility Scores (Purple Contrast Checker)

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On dark background [POOR]

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On light background [GOOD]

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As background color [GOOD]

Purple ↔ #8c00ae Color Blindness Simulator

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#8C00AE Color Combinations - Color Schemes with 8c00ae

#8c00ae Analogous Colors

#8c00ae Triadic Colors

#8c00ae Split Complementary Colors

#8c00ae Complementary Colors

Shades and Tints of #8c00ae Color Variations

#8c00ae Shade Color Variations (When you combine pure black with this color, #8c00ae, darker shades are produced.)

#8c00ae Tint Color Variations (Lighter shades of #8c00ae can be created by blending the color with different amounts of white.)

Alternatives colours to Purple (#8c00ae)

#8c00ae Color Codes for CSS3/HTML5 and Icon Previews

Text with Hexadecimal Color #8c00ae
This sample text has a font color of #8c00ae
#8c00ae Border Color
This sample element has a border color of #8c00ae
#8c00ae CSS3 Linear Gradient
#8c00ae Background Color
This sample paragraph has a background color of #8c00ae
#8c00ae Text Shadow
This sample text has a shadow color of #8c00ae
Sample text with glow color #8c00ae
This sample text has a glow color of #8c00ae
#8c00ae Box Shadow
This sample element has a box shadow of #8c00ae
Sample text with Underline Color #8c00ae
This sample text has a underline color of #8c00ae
A selection of SVG images/icons using the hex version #8c00ae of the current color.

#8C00AE in Programming

HTML5, CSS3 #8c00ae
Java new Color(140, 0, 174);
.NET Color.FromArgb(255, 140, 0, 174);
Swift UIColor(red:140, green:0, blue:174, alpha:1.00000)
Objective-C [UIColor colorWithRed:140 green:0 blue:174 alpha:1.00000];
OpenGL glColor3f(140f, 0f, 174f);
Python Color('#8c00ae')

#8c00ae - RGB(140, 0, 174) - Purple Color FAQ

What is the color code for Purple?

Hex color code for Purple color is #8c00ae. RGB color code for purple color is rgb(140, 0, 174).

What is the RGB value of #8c00ae?

The RGB value corresponding to the hexadecimal color code #8c00ae is rgb(140, 0, 174). These values represent the intensities of the red, green, and blue components of the color, respectively. Here, '140' indicates the intensity of the red component, '0' represents the green component's intensity, and '174' denotes the blue component's intensity. Combined in these specific proportions, these three color components create the color represented by #8c00ae.

What is the RGB percentage of #8c00ae?

The RGB percentage composition for the hexadecimal color code #8c00ae is detailed as follows: 54.9% Red, 0% Green, and 68.2% Blue. This breakdown indicates the relative contribution of each primary color in the RGB color model to achieve this specific shade. The value 54.9% for Red signifies a dominant red component, contributing significantly to the overall color. The Green and Blue components are comparatively lower, with 0% and 68.2% respectively, playing a smaller role in the composition of this particular hue. Together, these percentages of Red, Green, and Blue mix to form the distinct color represented by #8c00ae.

What does RGB 140,0,174 mean?

The RGB color 140, 0, 174 represents a dull and muted shade of Blue. The websafe version of this color is hex 990099. This color might be commonly referred to as a shade similar to Purple.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #8c00ae?

In the CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black) color model, the color represented by the hexadecimal code #8c00ae is composed of 20% Cyan, 100% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 32% Black. In this CMYK breakdown, the Cyan component at 20% influences the coolness or green-blue aspects of the color, whereas the 100% of Magenta contributes to the red-purple qualities. The 0% of Yellow typically adds to the brightness and warmth, and the 32% of Black determines the depth and overall darkness of the shade. The resulting color can range from bright and vivid to deep and muted, depending on these CMYK values. The CMYK color model is crucial in color printing and graphic design, offering a practical way to mix these four ink colors to create a vast spectrum of hues.

What is the HSL value of #8c00ae?

In the HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) color model, the color represented by the hexadecimal code #8c00ae has an HSL value of 288° (degrees) for Hue, 100% for Saturation, and 34% for Lightness. In this HSL representation, the Hue at 288° indicates the basic color tone, which is a shade of red in this case. The Saturation value of 100% describes the intensity or purity of this color, with a higher percentage indicating a more vivid and pure color. The Lightness value of 34% determines the brightness of the color, where a higher percentage represents a lighter shade. Together, these HSL values combine to create the distinctive shade of red that is both moderately vivid and fairly bright, as indicated by the specific values for this color. The HSL color model is particularly useful in digital arts and web design, as it allows for easy adjustments of color tones, saturation, and brightness levels.

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