#8b5cb8 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8b5cb8 is composed of 54.5% red, 36.1% green and 72.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 24.5% cyan, 50% magenta, 0% yellow and 27.8% black. It has a hue angle of 270.7 degrees, a saturation of 39.3% and a lightness of 54.1%. #8b5cb8 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffb8ff with #170071. Closest websafe color is: #9966cc.

    • R 55
    • G 36
    • B 72
    RGB color chart
    • C 24
    • M 50
    • Y 0
    • K 28
    CMYK color chart

#8b5cb8 color description : Moderate violet.

#8b5cb8 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8b5cb8 has RGB values of R:139, G:92, B:184 and CMYK values of C:0.24, M:0.5, Y:0, K:0.28. Its decimal value is 9133240.

Hex triplet 8b5cb8 #8b5cb8
RGB Decimal 139, 92, 184 rgb(139,92,184)
RGB Percent 54.5, 36.1, 72.2 rgb(54.5%,36.1%,72.2%)
CMYK 24, 50, 0, 28
HSL 270.7°, 39.3, 54.1 hsl(270.7,39.3%,54.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 270.7°, 50, 72.2
Web Safe 9966cc #9966cc
CIE-LAB 47.757, 37.325, -41.578
XYZ 23.125, 16.604, 47.331
xyY 0.266, 0.191, 16.604
CIE-LCH 47.757, 55.874, 311.914
CIE-LUV 47.757, 15.826, -66.762
Hunter-Lab 40.748, 29.991, -40.345
Binary 10001011, 01011100, 10111000

Color Schemes with #8b5cb8

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Alternatives to #8b5cb8

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#8b5cb8 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8b5cb8

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CSS codes
.text {color:#8b5cb8;}
.background {background-color:#8b5cb8;}
.border {border:1px solid #8b5cb8;}

Shades and Tints of #8b5cb8

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, #010001 is the darkest color, while #f6f2f9 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #8b5cb8

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #8a898b is the less saturated color, while #8c1df7 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8b5cb8 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
  • #757575 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #797082 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #4e75c9 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #5678b4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #83747c Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #646cc3 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #696eb5 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #866b92 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population