#8b5299 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8b5299 is composed of 54.5% red, 32.2% green and 60% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 9.2% cyan, 46.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 40% black. It has a hue angle of 288.2 degrees, a saturation of 30.2% and a lightness of 46.1%. #8b5299 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffa4ff with #170033. Closest websafe color is: #996699.

    • R 55
    • G 32
    • B 60
    RGB color chart
    • C 9
    • M 46
    • Y 0
    • K 40
    CMYK color chart

#8b5299 color description : Dark moderate magenta.

#8b5299 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8b5299 has RGB values of R:139, G:82, B:153 and CMYK values of C:0.09, M:0.46, Y:0, K:0.4. Its decimal value is 9130649.

Hex triplet 8b5299 #8b5299
RGB Decimal 139, 82, 153 rgb(139,82,153)
RGB Percent 54.5, 32.2, 60 rgb(54.5%,32.2%,60%)
CMYK 9, 46, 0, 40
HSL 288.2°, 30.2, 46.1 hsl(288.2,30.2%,46.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 288.2°, 46.4, 60
Web Safe 996699 #996699
CIE-LAB 43.98, 35.928, -29.255
XYZ 19.414, 13.824, 31.781
xyY 0.299, 0.213, 13.824
CIE-LCH 43.98, 46.332, 320.846
CIE-LUV 43.98, 24.72, -46.934
Hunter-Lab 37.181, 28.137, -24.653
Binary 10001011, 01010010, 10011001

Color Schemes with #8b5299

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Alternatives to #8b5299

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#8b5299 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8b5299

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CSS codes
.text {color:#8b5299;}
.background {background-color:#8b5299;}
.border {border:1px solid #8b5299;}

Shades and Tints of #8b5299

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, #0b070d is the darkest color, while #ffffff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #8b5299

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7b6d7e is the less saturated color, while #bc01ea is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8b5299 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
  • #6b6b6b Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #716674 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #556dac Protanopia 1% of men
  • #606e98 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #89666d Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6963a5 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #706498 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #895f7d Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population