#8956b3 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8956b3 is composed of 53.7% red, 33.7% green and 70.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 23.5% cyan, 52% magenta, 0% yellow and 29.8% black. It has a hue angle of 272.9 degrees, a saturation of 38% and a lightness of 52%. #8956b3 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffacff with #130067. Closest websafe color is: #9966cc.

    • R 54
    • G 34
    • B 70
    RGB color chart
    • C 23
    • M 52
    • Y 0
    • K 30
    CMYK color chart

#8956b3 color description : Moderate violet.

#8956b3 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8956b3 has RGB values of R:137, G:86, B:179 and CMYK values of C:0.23, M:0.52, Y:0, K:0.3. Its decimal value is 9000627.

Hex triplet 8956b3 #8956b3
RGB Decimal 137, 86, 179 rgb(137,86,179)
RGB Percent 53.7, 33.7, 70.2 rgb(53.7%,33.7%,70.2%)
CMYK 23, 52, 0, 30
HSL 272.9°, 38, 52 hsl(272.9,38%,52%)
HSV (or HSB) 272.9°, 52, 70.2
Web Safe 9966cc #9966cc
CIE-LAB 45.946, 38.958, -41.548
XYZ 21.78, 15.229, 44.437
xyY 0.267, 0.187, 15.229
CIE-LCH 45.946, 56.956, 313.157
CIE-LUV 45.946, 17.509, -66.281
Hunter-Lab 39.024, 31.33, -40.197
Binary 10001001, 01010110, 10110011

Color Schemes with #8956b3

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Alternatives to #8956b3

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#8956b3 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8956b3

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CSS codes
.text {color:#8956b3;}
.background {background-color:#8956b3;}
.border {border:1px solid #8956b3;}

Shades and Tints of #8956b3

A shade is achieved by adding black to any pure hue, while a tint is created by mixing white to any pure color. In this example, #050307 is the darkest color, while #faf8fc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #8956b3

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #857c8d is the less saturated color, while #900bfe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8956b3 is perceived by people affected by a color vision deficiency. This can be useful if you need to ensure your color combinations are accessible to color-blind users.

Monochromacy
  • #707070 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #756b7d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #4771c6 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #5174af Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #826f77 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5f67bf Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6569b0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #84668d Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population