#8b55aa Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8b55aa is composed of 54.5% red, 33.3% green and 66.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 18.2% cyan, 50% magenta, 0% yellow and 33.3% black. It has a hue angle of 278.1 degrees, a saturation of 33.3% and a lightness of 50%. #8b55aa color hex could be obtained by blending #ffaaff with #170055. Closest websafe color is: #996699.

    • R 55
    • G 33
    • B 67
    RGB color chart
    • C 18
    • M 50
    • Y 0
    • K 33
    CMYK color chart

#8b55aa color description : Dark moderate violet.

#8b55aa Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8b55aa has RGB values of R:139, G:85, B:170 and CMYK values of C:0.18, M:0.5, Y:0, K:0.33. Its decimal value is 9131434.

Hex triplet 8b55aa #8b55aa
RGB Decimal 139, 85, 170 rgb(139,85,170)
RGB Percent 54.5, 33.3, 66.7 rgb(54.5%,33.3%,66.7%)
CMYK 18, 50, 0, 33
HSL 278.1°, 33.3, 50 hsl(278.1,33.3%,50%)
HSV (or HSB) 278.1°, 50, 66.7
Web Safe 996699 #996699
CIE-LAB 45.481, 37.986, -36.983
XYZ 21.151, 14.889, 39.788
xyY 0.279, 0.196, 14.889
CIE-LCH 45.481, 53.016, 315.766
CIE-LUV 45.481, 20.507, -59.156
Hunter-Lab 38.586, 30.318, -34.126
Binary 10001011, 01010101, 10101010

Color Schemes with #8b55aa

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Alternatives to #8b55aa

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#8b55aa Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8b55aa

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CSS codes
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.border {border:1px solid #8b55aa;}

Shades and Tints of #8b55aa

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 #8b55aa

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #807c83 is the less saturated color, while #a007f8 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8b55aa 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
  • #6f6f6f Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #756a7b Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #4e70bd Protanopia 1% of men
  • #5872a7 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #866c74 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6466b6 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6b68a8 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #876487 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population