#8b5ab0 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8b5ab0 is composed of 54.5% red, 35.3% green and 69% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 21% cyan, 48.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 31% black. It has a hue angle of 274.2 degrees, a saturation of 35.2% and a lightness of 52.2%. #8b5ab0 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffb4ff with #170061. 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

#8b5ab0 color description : Dark moderate violet.

#8b5ab0 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8b5ab0 has RGB values of R:139, G:90, B:176 and CMYK values of C:0.21, M:0.49, Y:0, K:0.31. Its decimal value is 9132720.

Hex triplet 8b5ab0 #8b5ab0
RGB Decimal 139, 90, 176 rgb(139,90,176)
RGB Percent 54.5, 35.3, 69 rgb(54.5%,35.3%,69%)
CMYK 21, 49, 0, 31
HSL 274.2°, 35.2, 52.2 hsl(274.2,35.2%,52.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 274.2°, 48.9, 69
Web Safe 996699 #996699
CIE-LAB 46.891, 36.559, -38.281
XYZ 22.139, 15.936, 42.982
xyY 0.273, 0.197, 15.936
CIE-LCH 46.891, 52.934, 313.682
CIE-LUV 46.891, 17.77, -61.383
Hunter-Lab 39.92, 29.132, -35.893
Binary 10001011, 01011010, 10110000

Color Schemes with #8b5ab0

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Alternatives to #8b5ab0

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#8b5ab0 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8b5ab0

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CSS codes
.text {color:#8b5ab0;}
.background {background-color:#8b5ab0;}
.border {border:1px solid #8b5ab0;}

Shades and Tints of #8b5ab0

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, #060407 is the darkest color, while #fbf9fc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #8b5ab0

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #86808a is the less saturated color, while #950ffb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8b5ab0 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
  • #5174c1 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #5a76ad Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #857179 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #666abb Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6b6cae Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #87688d Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population