#8b6ddd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8b6ddd is composed of 54.5% red, 42.7% green and 86.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 37.1% cyan, 50.7% magenta, 0% yellow and 13.3% black. It has a hue angle of 256.1 degrees, a saturation of 62.2% and a lightness of 64.7%. #8b6ddd color hex could be obtained by blending #ffdaff with #1700bb. Closest websafe color is: #9966cc.

    • R 55
    • G 43
    • B 87
    RGB color chart
    • C 37
    • M 51
    • Y 0
    • K 13
    CMYK color chart

#8b6ddd color description : Soft violet.

#8b6ddd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8b6ddd has RGB values of R:139, G:109, B:221 and CMYK values of C:0.37, M:0.51, Y:0, K:0.13. Its decimal value is 9137629.

Hex triplet 8b6ddd #8b6ddd
RGB Decimal 139, 109, 221 rgb(139,109,221)
RGB Percent 54.5, 42.7, 86.7 rgb(54.5%,42.7%,86.7%)
CMYK 37, 51, 0, 13
HSL 256.1°, 62.2, 64.7 hsl(256.1,62.2%,64.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 256.1°, 50.7, 86.7
Web Safe 9966cc #9966cc
CIE-LAB 53.65, 37.029, -53.382
XYZ 29.165, 21.646, 71.044
xyY 0.239, 0.178, 21.646
CIE-LCH 53.65, 64.968, 304.747
CIE-LUV 53.65, 5.518, -86.999
Hunter-Lab 46.526, 30.474, -57.967
Binary 10001011, 01101101, 11011101

Color Schemes with #8b6ddd

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Alternatives to #8b6ddd

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#8b6ddd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8b6ddd

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CSS codes
.text {color:#8b6ddd;}
.background {background-color:#8b6ddd;}
.border {border:1px solid #8b6ddd;}

Shades and Tints of #8b6ddd

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, #06030d is the darkest color, while #fdfcfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #8b6ddd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a5a4a6 is the less saturated color, while #7e51f9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8b6ddd 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
  • #838383 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #857f95 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #4b83eb Protanopia 1% of men
  • #4887d7 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #7c8892 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #627be6 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #607ed9 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #817ead Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population