#8b559e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8b559e is composed of 54.5% red, 33.3% green and 62% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 12% cyan, 46.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 38% black. It has a hue angle of 284.4 degrees, a saturation of 30% and a lightness of 47.6%. #8b559e color hex could be obtained by blending #ffaaff with #17003d. Closest websafe color is: #996699.

    • R 55
    • G 33
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 12
    • M 46
    • Y 0
    • K 38
    CMYK color chart

#8b559e color description : Dark moderate violet.

#8b559e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8b559e has RGB values of R:139, G:85, B:158 and CMYK values of C:0.12, M:0.46, Y:0, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 9131422.

Hex triplet 8b559e #8b559e
RGB Decimal 139, 85, 158 rgb(139,85,158)
RGB Percent 54.5, 33.3, 62 rgb(54.5%,33.3%,62%)
CMYK 12, 46, 0, 38
HSL 284.4°, 30, 47.6 hsl(284.4,30%,47.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 284.4°, 46.2, 62
Web Safe 996699 #996699
CIE-LAB 44.879, 35.317, -30.828
XYZ 20.067, 14.455, 34.079
xyY 0.293, 0.211, 14.455
CIE-LCH 44.879, 46.879, 318.883
CIE-LUV 44.879, 22.663, -49.427
Hunter-Lab 38.02, 27.676, -26.53
Binary 10001011, 01010101, 10011110

Color Schemes with #8b559e

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Alternatives to #8b559e

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#8b559e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8b559e

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CSS codes
.text {color:#8b559e;}
.background {background-color:#8b559e;}
.border {border:1px solid #8b559e;}

Shades and Tints of #8b559e

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, #040305 is the darkest color, while #faf7fb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #8b559e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7e7182 is the less saturated color, while #b301f2 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8b559e 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
  • #6d6d6d Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #736877 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #566fb0 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #60709c Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #886971 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6966a9 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #70669d Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #896281 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population