#8b5ebd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8b5ebd is composed of 54.5% red, 36.9% green and 74.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 26.5% cyan, 50.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 25.9% black. It has a hue angle of 268.4 degrees, a saturation of 41.9% and a lightness of 55.5%. #8b5ebd color hex could be obtained by blending #ffbcff with #17007b. Closest websafe color is: #9966cc.

    • R 55
    • G 37
    • B 74
    RGB color chart
    • C 26
    • M 50
    • Y 0
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#8b5ebd color description : Moderate violet.

#8b5ebd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8b5ebd has RGB values of R:139, G:94, B:189 and CMYK values of C:0.26, M:0.5, Y:0, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 9133757.

Hex triplet 8b5ebd #8b5ebd
RGB Decimal 139, 94, 189 rgb(139,94,189)
RGB Percent 54.5, 36.9, 74.1 rgb(54.5%,36.9%,74.1%)
CMYK 26, 50, 0, 26
HSL 268.4°, 41.9, 55.5 hsl(268.4,41.9%,55.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 268.4°, 50.3, 74.1
Web Safe 9966cc #9966cc
CIE-LAB 48.472, 37.403, -43.347
XYZ 23.834, 17.169, 50.2
xyY 0.261, 0.188, 17.169
CIE-LCH 48.472, 57.253, 310.79
CIE-LUV 48.472, 14.407, -69.708
Hunter-Lab 41.435, 30.164, -42.826
Binary 10001011, 01011110, 10111101

Color Schemes with #8b5ebd

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Alternatives to #8b5ebd

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#8b5ebd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8b5ebd

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CSS codes
.text {color:#8b5ebd;}
.background {background-color:#8b5ebd;}
.border {border:1px solid #8b5ebd;}

Shades and Tints of #8b5ebd

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, #040206 is the darkest color, while #f9f7fc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #8b5ebd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #8d8a91 is the less saturated color, while #8821fa is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8b5ebd 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
  • #4d77ce Protanopia 1% of men
  • #547ab9 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #82777f Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #636ec8 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6870ba Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #856d95 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population