#8b2edd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8b2edd is composed of 54.5% red, 18% green and 86.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 37.1% cyan, 79.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 13.3% black. It has a hue angle of 271.9 degrees, a saturation of 72% and a lightness of 52.4%. #8b2edd color hex could be obtained by blending #ff5cff with #1700bb. Closest websafe color is: #9933cc.

    • R 55
    • G 18
    • B 87
    RGB color chart
    • C 37
    • M 79
    • Y 0
    • K 13
    CMYK color chart

#8b2edd color description : Bright violet.

#8b2edd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8b2edd has RGB values of R:139, G:46, B:221 and CMYK values of C:0.37, M:0.79, Y:0, K:0.13. Its decimal value is 9121501.

Hex triplet 8b2edd #8b2edd
RGB Decimal 139, 46, 221 rgb(139,46,221)
RGB Percent 54.5, 18, 86.7 rgb(54.5%,18%,86.7%)
CMYK 37, 79, 0, 13
HSL 271.9°, 72, 52.4 hsl(271.9,72%,52.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 271.9°, 79.2, 86.7
Web Safe 9933cc #9933cc
CIE-LAB 42.252, 67.872, -71.806
XYZ 24.674, 12.664, 69.547
xyY 0.231, 0.118, 12.664
CIE-LCH 42.252, 98.807, 313.387
CIE-LUV 42.252, 19.406, -109.344
Hunter-Lab 35.586, 61.487, -90.962
Binary 10001011, 00101110, 11011101

Color Schemes with #8b2edd

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Alternatives to #8b2edd

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#8b2edd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8b2edd

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CSS codes
.text {color:#8b2edd;}
.background {background-color:#8b2edd;}
.border {border:1px solid #8b2edd;}

Shades and Tints of #8b2edd

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, #06020a is the darkest color, while #fbf8fe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #8b2edd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #868289 is the less saturated color, while #8d12f9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8b2edd 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
  • #5e5e5e Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #675477 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #0068cb Protanopia 1% of men
  • #006eb3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #75686f Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #3253d2 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #3256c2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #7d5397 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population