#8b59b6 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8b59b6 is composed of 54.5% red, 34.9% green and 71.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 23.6% cyan, 51.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 28.6% black. It has a hue angle of 272.3 degrees, a saturation of 38.9% and a lightness of 53.1%. #8b59b6 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffb2ff with #17006d. Closest websafe color is: #9966cc.

    • R 55
    • G 35
    • B 71
    RGB color chart
    • C 24
    • M 51
    • Y 0
    • K 29
    CMYK color chart

#8b59b6 color description : Moderate violet.

#8b59b6 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8b59b6 has RGB values of R:139, G:89, B:182 and CMYK values of C:0.24, M:0.51, Y:0, K:0.29. Its decimal value is 9132470.

Hex triplet 8b59b6 #8b59b6
RGB Decimal 139, 89, 182 rgb(139,89,182)
RGB Percent 54.5, 34.9, 71.4 rgb(54.5%,34.9%,71.4%)
CMYK 24, 51, 0, 29
HSL 272.3°, 38.9, 53.1 hsl(272.3,38.9%,53.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 272.3°, 51.1, 71.4
Web Safe 9966cc #9966cc
CIE-LAB 46.99, 38.538, -41.631
XYZ 22.662, 16.011, 46.15
xyY 0.267, 0.189, 16.011
CIE-LCH 46.99, 56.73, 312.79
CIE-LUV 46.99, 17.138, -66.725
Hunter-Lab 40.014, 31.068, -40.371
Binary 10001011, 01011001, 10110110

Color Schemes with #8b59b6

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Alternatives to #8b59b6

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#8b59b6 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8b59b6

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CSS codes
.text {color:#8b59b6;}
.background {background-color:#8b59b6;}
.border {border:1px solid #8b59b6;}

Shades and Tints of #8b59b6

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, #08050b is the darkest color, while #fdfcfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #8b59b6

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #888788 is the less saturated color, while #9019f6 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8b59b6 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
  • #737373 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #786e80 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #4a74c8 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #5476b2 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #84727a Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #626ac1 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #686cb3 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #86698f Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population