#8b5f9e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8b5f9e is composed of 54.5% red, 37.3% green and 62% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 12% cyan, 39.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 38% black. It has a hue angle of 281.9 degrees, a saturation of 24.9% and a lightness of 49.6%. #8b5f9e color hex could be obtained by blending #ffbeff with #17003d. Closest websafe color is: #996699.

    • R 55
    • G 37
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 12
    • M 40
    • Y 0
    • K 38
    CMYK color chart

#8b5f9e color description : Mostly desaturated dark violet.

#8b5f9e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8b5f9e has RGB values of R:139, G:95, B:158 and CMYK values of C:0.12, M:0.4, Y:0, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 9133982.

Hex triplet 8b5f9e #8b5f9e
RGB Decimal 139, 95, 158 rgb(139,95,158)
RGB Percent 54.5, 37.3, 62 rgb(54.5%,37.3%,62%)
CMYK 12, 40, 0, 38
HSL 281.9°, 24.9, 49.6 hsl(281.9,24.9%,49.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 281.9°, 39.9, 62
Web Safe 996699 #996699
CIE-LAB 47.161, 29.596, -27.266
XYZ 20.91, 16.142, 34.36
xyY 0.293, 0.226, 16.142
CIE-LCH 47.161, 40.241, 317.346
CIE-LUV 47.161, 18.766, -43.854
Hunter-Lab 40.178, 22.589, -22.581
Binary 10001011, 01011111, 10011110

Color Schemes with #8b5f9e

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Alternatives to #8b5f9e

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#8b5f9e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8b5f9e

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CSS codes
.text {color:#8b5f9e;}
.background {background-color:#8b5f9e;}
.border {border:1px solid #8b5f9e;}

Shades and Tints of #8b5f9e

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, #0a070b is the darkest color, while #fefefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #8b5f9e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7f7c81 is the less saturated color, while #ae07f6 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8b5f9e 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
  • #737373 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #786f7c Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6275ad Protanopia 1% of men
  • #6a759e Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #897078 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #716da7 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #766d9e Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #8a6a86 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population