#8b23a1 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8b23a1 is composed of 54.5% red, 13.7% green and 63.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 13.7% cyan, 78.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 36.9% black. It has a hue angle of 289.5 degrees, a saturation of 64.3% and a lightness of 38.4%. #8b23a1 color hex could be obtained by blending #ff46ff with #170043. Closest websafe color is: #993399.

    • R 55
    • G 14
    • B 63
    RGB color chart
    • C 14
    • M 78
    • Y 0
    • K 37
    CMYK color chart

#8b23a1 color description : Dark magenta.

#8b23a1 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8b23a1 has RGB values of R:139, G:35, B:161 and CMYK values of C:0.14, M:0.78, Y:0, K:0.37. Its decimal value is 9118625.

Hex triplet 8b23a1 #8b23a1
RGB Decimal 139, 35, 161 rgb(139,35,161)
RGB Percent 54.5, 13.7, 63.1 rgb(54.5%,13.7%,63.1%)
CMYK 14, 78, 0, 37
HSL 289.5°, 64.3, 38.4 hsl(289.5,64.3%,38.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 289.5°, 78.3, 63.1
Web Safe 993399 #993399
CIE-LAB 36.49, 59.176, -45.945
XYZ 17.681, 9.265, 34.573
xyY 0.287, 0.151, 9.265
CIE-LCH 36.49, 74.918, 322.173
CIE-LUV 36.49, 34.998, -70.247
Hunter-Lab 30.439, 50.417, -46.037
Binary 10001011, 00100011, 10100001

Color Schemes with #8b23a1

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Alternatives to #8b23a1

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#8b23a1 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8b23a1

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CSS codes
.text {color:#8b23a1;}
.background {background-color:#8b23a1;}
.border {border:1px solid #8b23a1;}

Shades and Tints of #8b23a1

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, #0e0310 is the darkest color, while #ffffff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #8b23a1

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #645f65 is the less saturated color, while #9f05bf is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8b23a1 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
  • #505050 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #5c4760 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #005bb3 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #305f98 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #844f54 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #3247ac Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #51499b Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #863f70 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population