#8b5aaf Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8b5aaf is composed of 54.5% red, 35.3% green and 68.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 20.6% cyan, 48.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 31.4% black. It has a hue angle of 274.6 degrees, a saturation of 34.7% and a lightness of 52%. #8b5aaf color hex could be obtained by blending #ffb4ff with #17005f. Closest websafe color is: #996699.

    • R 55
    • G 35
    • B 69
    RGB color chart
    • C 21
    • M 49
    • Y 0
    • K 31
    CMYK color chart

#8b5aaf color description : Dark moderate violet.

#8b5aaf Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8b5aaf has RGB values of R:139, G:90, B:175 and CMYK values of C:0.21, M:0.49, Y:0, K:0.31. Its decimal value is 9132719.

Hex triplet 8b5aaf #8b5aaf
RGB Decimal 139, 90, 175 rgb(139,90,175)
RGB Percent 54.5, 35.3, 68.6 rgb(54.5%,35.3%,68.6%)
CMYK 21, 49, 0, 31
HSL 274.6°, 34.7, 52 hsl(274.6,34.7%,52%)
HSV (or HSB) 274.6°, 48.6, 68.6
Web Safe 996699 #996699
CIE-LAB 46.839, 36.326, -37.778
XYZ 22.04, 15.897, 42.462
xyY 0.274, 0.198, 15.897
CIE-LCH 46.839, 52.409, 313.877
CIE-LUV 46.839, 17.933, -60.575
Hunter-Lab 39.871, 28.9, -35.234
Binary 10001011, 01011010, 10101111

Color Schemes with #8b5aaf

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Alternatives to #8b5aaf

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#8b5aaf Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8b5aaf

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Shades and Tints of #8b5aaf

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, #050307 is the darkest color, while #faf9fc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #8b5aaf

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #858089 is the less saturated color, while #970ffa is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8b5aaf 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
  • #727272 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #776d7e Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #5274c0 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #5a76ac Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #857179 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #666aba Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6c6bad Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #87688c Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population