#8b4aad Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8b4aad is composed of 54.5% red, 29% green and 67.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 19.7% cyan, 57.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 32.2% black. It has a hue angle of 279.4 degrees, a saturation of 40.1% and a lightness of 48.4%. #8b4aad color hex could be obtained by blending #ff94ff with #17005b. Closest websafe color is: #993399.

    • R 55
    • G 29
    • B 68
    RGB color chart
    • C 20
    • M 57
    • Y 0
    • K 32
    CMYK color chart

#8b4aad color description : Dark moderate violet.

#8b4aad Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8b4aad has RGB values of R:139, G:74, B:173 and CMYK values of C:0.2, M:0.57, Y:0, K:0.32. Its decimal value is 9128621.

Hex triplet 8b4aad #8b4aad
RGB Decimal 139, 74, 173 rgb(139,74,173)
RGB Percent 54.5, 29, 67.8 rgb(54.5%,29%,67.8%)
CMYK 20, 57, 0, 32
HSL 279.4°, 40.1, 48.4 hsl(279.4,40.1%,48.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 279.4°, 57.2, 67.8
Web Safe 993399 #993399
CIE-LAB 43.366, 44.636, -42.107
XYZ 20.638, 13.404, 41.033
xyY 0.275, 0.179, 13.404
CIE-LCH 43.366, 61.363, 316.67
CIE-LUV 43.366, 23.441, -66.782
Hunter-Lab 36.612, 36.55, -40.822
Binary 10001011, 01001010, 10101101

Color Schemes with #8b4aad

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Alternatives to #8b4aad

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#8b4aad Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8b4aad

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CSS codes
.text {color:#8b4aad;}
.background {background-color:#8b4aad;}
.border {border:1px solid #8b4aad;}

Shades and Tints of #8b4aad

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, #070308 is the darkest color, while #fcf9fd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #8b4aad

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7c7a7e is the less saturated color, while #a008f0 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8b4aad 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
  • #696969 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #706377 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #366bc5 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #4a6ea8 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #84666d Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #555fbc Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6161aa Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #865c84 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population