#8b5499 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8b5499 is composed of 54.5% red, 32.9% green and 60% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 9.2% cyan, 45.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 40% black. It has a hue angle of 287.8 degrees, a saturation of 29.1% and a lightness of 46.5%. #8b5499 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffa8ff with #170033. Closest websafe color is: #996699.

    • R 55
    • G 33
    • B 60
    RGB color chart
    • C 9
    • M 45
    • Y 0
    • K 40
    CMYK color chart

#8b5499 color description : Dark moderate magenta.

#8b5499 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8b5499 has RGB values of R:139, G:84, B:153 and CMYK values of C:0.09, M:0.45, Y:0, K:0.4. Its decimal value is 9131161.

Hex triplet 8b5499 #8b5499
RGB Decimal 139, 84, 153 rgb(139,84,153)
RGB Percent 54.5, 32.9, 60 rgb(54.5%,32.9%,60%)
CMYK 9, 45, 0, 40
HSL 287.8°, 29.1, 46.5 hsl(287.8,29.1%,46.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 287.8°, 45.1, 60
Web Safe 996699 #996699
CIE-LAB 44.419, 34.806, -28.568
XYZ 19.567, 14.13, 31.832
xyY 0.299, 0.216, 14.13
CIE-LCH 44.419, 45.029, 320.621
CIE-LUV 44.419, 23.964, -45.879
Hunter-Lab 37.59, 27.132, -23.895
Binary 10001011, 01010100, 10011001

Color Schemes with #8b5499

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Alternatives to #8b5499

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#8b5499 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8b5499

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CSS codes
.text {color:#8b5499;}
.background {background-color:#8b5499;}
.border {border:1px solid #8b5499;}

Shades and Tints of #8b5499

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, #010101 is the darkest color, while #f8f3f9 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #8b5499

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7b6f7e is the less saturated color, while #bc02eb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8b5499 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
  • #6c6c6c Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #726775 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #586eab Protanopia 1% of men
  • #626f98 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #89686f Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6a65a4 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #716598 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #89607e Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population