#8b55a4 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8b55a4 is composed of 54.5% red, 33.3% green and 64.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 15.2% cyan, 48.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 35.7% black. It has a hue angle of 281 degrees, a saturation of 31.7% and a lightness of 48.8%. #8b55a4 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffaaff with #170049. Closest websafe color is: #996699.

    • R 55
    • G 33
    • B 64
    RGB color chart
    • C 15
    • M 48
    • Y 0
    • K 36
    CMYK color chart

#8b55a4 color description : Dark moderate violet.

#8b55a4 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8b55a4 has RGB values of R:139, G:85, B:164 and CMYK values of C:0.15, M:0.48, Y:0, K:0.36. Its decimal value is 9131428.

Hex triplet 8b55a4 #8b55a4
RGB Decimal 139, 85, 164 rgb(139,85,164)
RGB Percent 54.5, 33.3, 64.3 rgb(54.5%,33.3%,64.3%)
CMYK 15, 48, 0, 36
HSL 281°, 31.7, 48.8 hsl(281,31.7%,48.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 281°, 48.2, 64.3
Web Safe 996699 #996699
CIE-LAB 45.174, 36.637, -33.923
XYZ 20.596, 14.667, 36.866
xyY 0.286, 0.203, 14.667
CIE-LCH 45.174, 49.93, 317.202
CIE-LUV 45.174, 21.576, -54.307
Hunter-Lab 38.297, 28.975, -30.266
Binary 10001011, 01010101, 10100100

Color Schemes with #8b55a4

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Alternatives to #8b55a4

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#8b55a4 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8b55a4

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CSS codes
.text {color:#8b55a4;}
.background {background-color:#8b55a4;}
.border {border:1px solid #8b55a4;}

Shades and Tints of #8b55a4

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, #080509 is the darkest color, while #fcfbfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #8b55a4

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7d7b7e is the less saturated color, while #a708f1 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8b55a4 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
  • #746979 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #5270b6 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #5d71a2 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #876b72 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6766af Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6d67a2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #886384 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population