#8b5ab5 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8b5ab5 is composed of 54.5% red, 35.3% green and 71% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 23.2% cyan, 50.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 29% black. It has a hue angle of 272.3 degrees, a saturation of 38.1% and a lightness of 53.1%. #8b5ab5 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffb4ff with #17006b. Closest websafe color is: #9966cc.

    • R 55
    • G 35
    • B 71
    RGB color chart
    • C 23
    • M 50
    • Y 0
    • K 29
    CMYK color chart

#8b5ab5 color description : Moderate violet.

#8b5ab5 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8b5ab5 has RGB values of R:139, G:90, B:181 and CMYK values of C:0.23, M:0.5, Y:0, K:0.29. Its decimal value is 9132725.

Hex triplet 8b5ab5 #8b5ab5
RGB Decimal 139, 90, 181 rgb(139,90,181)
RGB Percent 54.5, 35.3, 71 rgb(54.5%,35.3%,71%)
CMYK 23, 50, 0, 29
HSL 272.3°, 38.1, 53.1 hsl(272.3,38.1%,53.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 272.3°, 50.3, 71
Web Safe 9966cc #9966cc
CIE-LAB 47.155, 37.738, -40.786
XYZ 22.643, 16.138, 45.636
xyY 0.268, 0.191, 16.138
CIE-LCH 47.155, 55.566, 312.777
CIE-LUV 47.155, 16.966, -65.407
Hunter-Lab 40.172, 30.31, -39.234
Binary 10001011, 01011010, 10110101

Color Schemes with #8b5ab5

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Alternatives to #8b5ab5

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#8b5ab5 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8b5ab5

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CSS codes
.text {color:#8b5ab5;}
.background {background-color:#8b5ab5;}
.border {border:1px solid #8b5ab5;}

Shades and Tints of #8b5ab5

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 #fdfdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #8b5ab5

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #887f90 is the less saturated color, while #9110ff is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8b5ab5 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
  • #4d74c7 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #5677b1 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #84727a Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #636ac0 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #696cb2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #86698f Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population