#8b5ec4 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8b5ec4 is composed of 54.5% red, 36.9% green and 76.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 29.1% cyan, 52% magenta, 0% yellow and 23.1% black. It has a hue angle of 266.5 degrees, a saturation of 46.4% and a lightness of 56.9%. #8b5ec4 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffbcff with #170089. Closest websafe color is: #9966cc.

    • R 55
    • G 37
    • B 77
    RGB color chart
    • C 29
    • M 52
    • Y 0
    • K 23
    CMYK color chart

#8b5ec4 color description : Moderate violet.

#8b5ec4 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8b5ec4 has RGB values of R:139, G:94, B:196 and CMYK values of C:0.29, M:0.52, Y:0, K:0.23. Its decimal value is 9133764.

Hex triplet 8b5ec4 #8b5ec4
RGB Decimal 139, 94, 196 rgb(139,94,196)
RGB Percent 54.5, 36.9, 76.9 rgb(54.5%,36.9%,76.9%)
CMYK 29, 52, 0, 23
HSL 266.5°, 46.4, 56.9 hsl(266.5,46.4%,56.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 266.5°, 52, 76.9
Web Safe 9966cc #9966cc
CIE-LAB 48.859, 39.129, -46.775
XYZ 24.612, 17.48, 54.299
xyY 0.255, 0.181, 17.48
CIE-LCH 48.859, 60.983, 309.914
CIE-LUV 48.859, 13.388, -75.274
Hunter-Lab 41.809, 31.914, -47.735
Binary 10001011, 01011110, 11000100

Color Schemes with #8b5ec4

Complementary Color
Analogous Color
Split Complementary Color
Triadic Color
Tetradic Color
Monochromatic Color

Alternatives to #8b5ec4

Below, you can see some colors close to #8b5ec4. Having a set of related colors can be useful if you need an inspirational alternative to your original color choice.

Similar Colors

#8b5ec4 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8b5ec4

This text has a font color of #8b5ec4.

<span style="color:#8b5ec4;">Text here</span>
#8b5ec4 background color

This paragraph has a background color of #8b5ec4.

<p style="background-color:#8b5ec4;">Content here</p>
#8b5ec4 border color

This element has a border color of #8b5ec4.

<div style="border:1px solid #8b5ec4;">Content here</div>
CSS codes
.text {color:#8b5ec4;}
.background {background-color:#8b5ec4;}
.border {border:1px solid #8b5ec4;}

Shades and Tints of #8b5ec4

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, #07040b is the darkest color, while #fdfcfe is the lightest one.

Shade Color Variation
Tint Color Variation

Tones of #8b5ec4

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #919191 is the less saturated color, while #852bf7 is the most saturated one.

Tone Color Variation

Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8b5ec4 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
  • #4678d5 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #4d7bbf Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #817881 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5f6ecf Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6370c1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #846f99 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population