#8b5397 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8b5397 is composed of 54.5% red, 32.5% green and 59.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 7.9% cyan, 45% magenta, 0% yellow and 40.8% black. It has a hue angle of 289.4 degrees, a saturation of 29.1% and a lightness of 45.9%. #8b5397 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffa6ff with #17002f. Closest websafe color is: #996699.

    • R 55
    • G 33
    • B 59
    RGB color chart
    • C 8
    • M 45
    • Y 0
    • K 41
    CMYK color chart

#8b5397 color description : Dark moderate magenta.

#8b5397 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8b5397 has RGB values of R:139, G:83, B:151 and CMYK values of C:0.08, M:0.45, Y:0, K:0.41. Its decimal value is 9130903.

Hex triplet 8b5397 #8b5397
RGB Decimal 139, 83, 151 rgb(139,83,151)
RGB Percent 54.5, 32.5, 59.2 rgb(54.5%,32.5%,59.2%)
CMYK 8, 45, 0, 41
HSL 289.4°, 29.1, 45.9 hsl(289.4,29.1%,45.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 289.4°, 45, 59.2
Web Safe 996699 #996699
CIE-LAB 44.104, 34.946, -27.864
XYZ 19.326, 13.91, 30.943
xyY 0.301, 0.217, 13.91
CIE-LCH 44.104, 44.695, 321.433
CIE-LUV 44.104, 24.724, -44.777
Hunter-Lab 37.297, 27.224, -23.083
Binary 10001011, 01010011, 10010111

Color Schemes with #8b5397

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Alternatives to #8b5397

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#8b5397 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8b5397

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CSS codes
.text {color:#8b5397;}
.background {background-color:#8b5397;}
.border {border:1px solid #8b5397;}

Shades and Tints of #8b5397

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, #0b060c is the darkest color, while #fefeff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #8b5397

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7a6e7c is the less saturated color, while #bf02e8 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8b5397 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
  • #576ea9 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #626e96 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #89666e Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6a64a2 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #716496 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #8a5f7c Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population