#8b4eaa Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8b4eaa is composed of 54.5% red, 30.6% green and 66.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 18.2% cyan, 54.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 33.3% black. It has a hue angle of 279.8 degrees, a saturation of 37.1% and a lightness of 48.6%. #8b4eaa color hex could be obtained by blending #ff9cff with #170055. Closest websafe color is: #996699.

    • R 55
    • G 31
    • B 67
    RGB color chart
    • C 18
    • M 54
    • Y 0
    • K 33
    CMYK color chart

#8b4eaa color description : Dark moderate violet.

#8b4eaa Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8b4eaa has RGB values of R:139, G:78, B:170 and CMYK values of C:0.18, M:0.54, Y:0, K:0.33. Its decimal value is 9129642.

Hex triplet 8b4eaa #8b4eaa
RGB Decimal 139, 78, 170 rgb(139,78,170)
RGB Percent 54.5, 30.6, 66.7 rgb(54.5%,30.6%,66.7%)
CMYK 18, 54, 0, 33
HSL 279.8°, 37.1, 48.6 hsl(279.8,37.1%,48.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 279.8°, 54.1, 66.7
Web Safe 996699 #996699
CIE-LAB 44.003, 41.833, -39.322
XYZ 20.627, 13.841, 39.613
xyY 0.278, 0.187, 13.841
CIE-LCH 44.003, 57.413, 316.773
CIE-LUV 44.003, 22.813, -62.602
Hunter-Lab 37.203, 33.861, -37.089
Binary 10001011, 01001110, 10101010

Color Schemes with #8b4eaa

Complementary Color
Analogous Color
Split Complementary Color
Triadic Color
Tetradic Color
Monochromatic Color

Alternatives to #8b4eaa

Below, you can see some colors close to #8b4eaa. Having a set of related colors can be useful if you need an inspirational alternative to your original color choice.

Similar Colors

#8b4eaa Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8b4eaa

This text has a font color of #8b4eaa.

<span style="color:#8b4eaa;">Text here</span>
#8b4eaa background color

This paragraph has a background color of #8b4eaa.

<p style="background-color:#8b4eaa;">Content here</p>
#8b4eaa border color

This element has a border color of #8b4eaa.

<div style="border:1px solid #8b4eaa;">Content here</div>
CSS codes
.text {color:#8b4eaa;}
.background {background-color:#8b4eaa;}
.border {border:1px solid #8b4eaa;}

Shades and Tints of #8b4eaa

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, #070409 is the darkest color, while #fcfafd is the lightest one.

Shade Color Variation
Tint Color Variation

Tones of #8b4eaa

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7f7484 is the less saturated color, while #a402f6 is the most saturated one.

Tone Color Variation

Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8b4eaa 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
  • #6b6b6b Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #716578 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #426dc0 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #516fa6 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #85686f Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5c61b8 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6663a7 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #875e84 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population