#8b3799 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8b3799 is composed of 54.5% red, 21.6% green and 60% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 9.2% cyan, 64.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 40% black. It has a hue angle of 291.4 degrees, a saturation of 47.1% and a lightness of 40.8%. #8b3799 color hex could be obtained by blending #ff6eff with #170033. Closest websafe color is: #993399.

    • R 55
    • G 22
    • B 60
    RGB color chart
    • C 9
    • M 64
    • Y 0
    • K 40
    CMYK color chart

#8b3799 color description : Dark moderate magenta.

#8b3799 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8b3799 has RGB values of R:139, G:55, B:153 and CMYK values of C:0.09, M:0.64, Y:0, K:0.4. Its decimal value is 9123737.

Hex triplet 8b3799 #8b3799
RGB Decimal 139, 55, 153 rgb(139,55,153)
RGB Percent 54.5, 21.6, 60 rgb(54.5%,21.6%,60%)
CMYK 9, 64, 0, 40
HSL 291.4°, 47.1, 40.8 hsl(291.4,47.1%,40.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 291.4°, 64.1, 60
Web Safe 993399 #993399
CIE-LAB 38.764, 49.815, -37.478
XYZ 17.763, 10.522, 31.231
xyY 0.298, 0.177, 10.522
CIE-LCH 38.764, 62.339, 323.045
CIE-LUV 38.764, 33.265, -58.793
Hunter-Lab 32.438, 40.98, -34.377
Binary 10001011, 00110111, 10011001

Color Schemes with #8b3799

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Alternatives to #8b3799

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#8b3799 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8b3799

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CSS codes
.text {color:#8b3799;}
.background {background-color:#8b3799;}
.border {border:1px solid #8b3799;}

Shades and Tints of #8b3799

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, #080309 is the darkest color, while #fcf9fd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #8b3799

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #696769 is the less saturated color, while #ad07c9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8b3799 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
  • #5b5b5b Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #655467 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #2660b7 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #486394 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #87565b Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #4a51ac Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #605395 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #884a72 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population