#8b5ec2 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8b5ec2 is composed of 54.5% red, 36.9% green and 76.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 28.4% cyan, 51.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 23.9% black. It has a hue angle of 267 degrees, a saturation of 45% and a lightness of 56.5%. #8b5ec2 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffbcff with #170085. Closest websafe color is: #9966cc.

    • R 55
    • G 37
    • B 76
    RGB color chart
    • C 28
    • M 52
    • Y 0
    • K 24
    CMYK color chart

#8b5ec2 color description : Moderate violet.

#8b5ec2 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8b5ec2 has RGB values of R:139, G:94, B:194 and CMYK values of C:0.28, M:0.52, Y:0, K:0.24. Its decimal value is 9133762.

Hex triplet 8b5ec2 #8b5ec2
RGB Decimal 139, 94, 194 rgb(139,94,194)
RGB Percent 54.5, 36.9, 76.1 rgb(54.5%,36.9%,76.1%)
CMYK 28, 52, 0, 24
HSL 267°, 45, 56.5 hsl(267,45%,56.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 267°, 51.5, 76.1
Web Safe 9966cc #9966cc
CIE-LAB 48.747, 38.633, -45.8
XYZ 24.386, 17.39, 53.108
xyY 0.257, 0.183, 17.39
CIE-LCH 48.747, 59.918, 310.148
CIE-LUV 48.747, 13.677, -73.69
Hunter-Lab 41.701, 31.408, -46.318
Binary 10001011, 01011110, 11000010

Color Schemes with #8b5ec2

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Alternatives to #8b5ec2

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#8b5ec2 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8b5ec2

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CSS codes
.text {color:#8b5ec2;}
.background {background-color:#8b5ec2;}
.border {border:1px solid #8b5ec2;}

Shades and Tints of #8b5ec2

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, #06040a is the darkest color, while #fcfafd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #8b5ec2

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #8f8997 is the less saturated color, while #8522fe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8b5ec2 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
  • #7b7286 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #4878d3 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #4f7bbd Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #817880 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #606ecd Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6570bf Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #856e98 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population