#8b5dbd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8b5dbd is composed of 54.5% red, 36.5% green and 74.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 26.5% cyan, 50.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 25.9% black. It has a hue angle of 268.8 degrees, a saturation of 42.1% and a lightness of 55.3%. #8b5dbd color hex could be obtained by blending #ffbaff with #17007b. Closest websafe color is: #9966cc.

    • R 55
    • G 36
    • B 74
    RGB color chart
    • C 26
    • M 51
    • Y 0
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#8b5dbd color description : Moderate violet.

#8b5dbd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8b5dbd has RGB values of R:139, G:93, B:189 and CMYK values of C:0.26, M:0.51, Y:0, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 9133501.

Hex triplet 8b5dbd #8b5dbd
RGB Decimal 139, 93, 189 rgb(139,93,189)
RGB Percent 54.5, 36.5, 74.1 rgb(54.5%,36.5%,74.1%)
CMYK 26, 51, 0, 26
HSL 268.8°, 42.1, 55.3 hsl(268.8,42.1%,55.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 268.8°, 50.8, 74.1
Web Safe 9966cc #9966cc
CIE-LAB 48.25, 37.97, -43.699
XYZ 23.746, 16.992, 50.17
xyY 0.261, 0.187, 16.992
CIE-LCH 48.25, 57.89, 310.987
CIE-LUV 48.25, 14.737, -70.235
Hunter-Lab 41.221, 30.688, -43.306
Binary 10001011, 01011101, 10111101

Color Schemes with #8b5dbd

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Alternatives to #8b5dbd

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#8b5dbd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8b5dbd

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CSS codes
.text {color:#8b5dbd;}
.background {background-color:#8b5dbd;}
.border {border:1px solid #8b5dbd;}

Shades and Tints of #8b5dbd

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, #040205 is the darkest color, while #f9f6fb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #8b5dbd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #8d8991 is the less saturated color, while #8820fa is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8b5dbd 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
  • #767676 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #7a7184 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #4b76ce Protanopia 1% of men
  • #537ab9 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #82767e Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #626dc8 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #676fba Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #856d95 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population