#8b55a2 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8b55a2 is composed of 54.5% red, 33.3% green and 63.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 14.2% cyan, 47.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 36.5% black. It has a hue angle of 282.1 degrees, a saturation of 31.2% and a lightness of 48.4%. #8b55a2 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffaaff with #170045. Closest websafe color is: #996699.

    • R 55
    • G 33
    • B 64
    RGB color chart
    • C 14
    • M 48
    • Y 0
    • K 36
    CMYK color chart

#8b55a2 color description : Dark moderate violet.

#8b55a2 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8b55a2 has RGB values of R:139, G:85, B:162 and CMYK values of C:0.14, M:0.48, Y:0, K:0.36. Its decimal value is 9131426.

Hex triplet 8b55a2 #8b55a2
RGB Decimal 139, 85, 162 rgb(139,85,162)
RGB Percent 54.5, 33.3, 63.5 rgb(54.5%,33.3%,63.5%)
CMYK 14, 48, 0, 36
HSL 282.1°, 31.2, 48.4 hsl(282.1,31.2%,48.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 282.1°, 47.5, 63.5
Web Safe 996699 #996699
CIE-LAB 45.075, 36.194, -32.895
XYZ 20.417, 14.595, 35.922
xyY 0.288, 0.206, 14.595
CIE-LCH 45.075, 48.909, 317.733
CIE-LUV 45.075, 21.937, -52.683
Hunter-Lab 38.204, 28.537, -29.007
Binary 10001011, 01010101, 10100010

Color Schemes with #8b55a2

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Alternatives to #8b55a2

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#8b55a2 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8b55a2

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CSS codes
.text {color:#8b55a2;}
.background {background-color:#8b55a2;}
.border {border:1px solid #8b55a2;}

Shades and Tints of #8b55a2

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, #070408 is the darkest color, while #fcfafc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #8b55a2

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7c7b7c is the less saturated color, while #aa09ee is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8b55a2 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
  • #6e6e6e Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #746978 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #5370b4 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #5e71a0 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #876a72 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6766ad Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6e67a0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #886283 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population