#8b5ecf Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8b5ecf is composed of 54.5% red, 36.9% green and 81.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 32.9% cyan, 54.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 18.8% black. It has a hue angle of 263.9 degrees, a saturation of 54.1% and a lightness of 59%. #8b5ecf color hex could be obtained by blending #ffbcff with #17009f. Closest websafe color is: #9966cc.

    • R 55
    • G 37
    • B 81
    RGB color chart
    • C 33
    • M 55
    • Y 0
    • K 19
    CMYK color chart

#8b5ecf color description : Moderate violet.

#8b5ecf Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8b5ecf has RGB values of R:139, G:94, B:207 and CMYK values of C:0.33, M:0.55, Y:0, K:0.19. Its decimal value is 9133775.

Hex triplet 8b5ecf #8b5ecf
RGB Decimal 139, 94, 207 rgb(139,94,207)
RGB Percent 54.5, 36.9, 81.2 rgb(54.5%,36.9%,81.2%)
CMYK 33, 55, 0, 19
HSL 263.9°, 54.1, 59 hsl(263.9,54.1%,59%)
HSV (or HSB) 263.9°, 54.6, 81.2
Web Safe 9966cc #9966cc
CIE-LAB 49.495, 41.895, -52.075
XYZ 25.911, 17.999, 61.137
xyY 0.247, 0.171, 17.999
CIE-LCH 49.495, 66.836, 308.817
CIE-LUV 49.495, 11.834, -83.881
Hunter-Lab 42.426, 34.771, -55.741
Binary 10001011, 01011110, 11001111

Color Schemes with #8b5ecf

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Alternatives to #8b5ecf

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#8b5ecf Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8b5ecf

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CSS codes
.text {color:#8b5ecf;}
.background {background-color:#8b5ecf;}
.border {border:1px solid #8b5ecf;}

Shades and Tints of #8b5ecf

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, #030205 is the darkest color, while #f8f5fc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #8b5ecf

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #969697 is the less saturated color, while #8336f7 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8b5ecf 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
  • #787878 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #7c7389 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #3879e1 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #407dc8 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #7e7b84 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #566fda Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #5b72cb Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #82709f Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population