#8b5ebf Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8b5ebf is composed of 54.5% red, 36.9% green and 74.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 27.2% cyan, 50.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 25.1% black. It has a hue angle of 267.8 degrees, a saturation of 43.1% and a lightness of 55.9%. #8b5ebf color hex could be obtained by blending #ffbcff with #17007f. Closest websafe color is: #9966cc.

    • R 55
    • G 37
    • B 75
    RGB color chart
    • C 27
    • M 51
    • Y 0
    • K 25
    CMYK color chart

#8b5ebf color description : Moderate violet.

#8b5ebf Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8b5ebf has RGB values of R:139, G:94, B:191 and CMYK values of C:0.27, M:0.51, Y:0, K:0.25. Its decimal value is 9133759.

Hex triplet 8b5ebf #8b5ebf
RGB Decimal 139, 94, 191 rgb(139,94,191)
RGB Percent 54.5, 36.9, 74.9 rgb(54.5%,36.9%,74.9%)
CMYK 27, 51, 0, 25
HSL 267.8°, 43.1, 55.9 hsl(267.8,43.1%,55.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 267.8°, 50.8, 74.9
Web Safe 9966cc #9966cc
CIE-LAB 48.581, 37.893, -44.331
XYZ 24.053, 17.256, 51.351
xyY 0.26, 0.186, 17.256
CIE-LCH 48.581, 58.319, 310.523
CIE-LUV 48.581, 14.114, -71.305
Hunter-Lab 41.541, 30.658, -44.214
Binary 10001011, 01011110, 10111111

Color Schemes with #8b5ebf

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Alternatives to #8b5ebf

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#8b5ebf Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8b5ebf

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CSS codes
.text {color:#8b5ebf;}
.background {background-color:#8b5ebf;}
.border {border:1px solid #8b5ebf;}

Shades and Tints of #8b5ebf

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, #050307 is the darkest color, while #faf8fc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #8b5ebf

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #8e8994 is the less saturated color, while #8721fc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8b5ebf 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
  • #777777 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #7b7285 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #4b77d0 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #527abb Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #827780 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #626eca Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6770bc Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #856e96 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population