#8c27b0 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8c27b0 is composed of 54.9% red, 15.3% green and 69% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 20.5% cyan, 77.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 31% black. It has a hue angle of 284.2 degrees, a saturation of 63.7% and a lightness of 42.2%. #8c27b0 color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4eff with #190061. Closest websafe color is: #993399.

    • R 55
    • G 15
    • B 69
    RGB color chart
    • C 20
    • M 78
    • Y 0
    • K 31
    CMYK color chart

#8c27b0 color description : Dark violet.

#8c27b0 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8c27b0 has RGB values of R:140, G:39, B:176 and CMYK values of C:0.2, M:0.78, Y:0, K:0.31. Its decimal value is 9185200.

Hex triplet 8c27b0 #8c27b0
RGB Decimal 140, 39, 176 rgb(140,39,176)
RGB Percent 54.9, 15.3, 69 rgb(54.9%,15.3%,69%)
CMYK 20, 78, 0, 31
HSL 284.2°, 63.7, 42.2 hsl(284.2,63.7%,42.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 284.2°, 77.8, 69
Web Safe 993399 #993399
CIE-LAB 38.131, 60.946, -52.273
XYZ 19.376, 10.162, 42.013
xyY 0.271, 0.142, 10.162
CIE-LCH 38.131, 80.292, 319.38
CIE-LUV 38.131, 30.923, -79.944
Hunter-Lab 31.878, 52.712, -55.826
Binary 10001100, 00100111, 10110000

Color Schemes with #8c27b0

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Alternatives to #8c27b0

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#8c27b0 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8c27b0

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CSS codes
.text {color:#8c27b0;}
.background {background-color:#8c27b0;}
.border {border:1px solid #8c27b0;}

Shades and Tints of #8c27b0

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, #0c030f is the darkest color, while #fffeff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #8c27b0

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6d696e is the less saturated color, while #9c06d1 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8c27b0 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
  • #555555 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #604c67 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #005fba Protanopia 1% of men
  • #1563a5 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #82555b Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #324ab6 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #404da9 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #86447a Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population