#8b55b5 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8b55b5 is composed of 54.5% red, 33.3% green and 71% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 23.2% cyan, 53% magenta, 0% yellow and 29% black. It has a hue angle of 273.8 degrees, a saturation of 39.3% and a lightness of 52.2%. #8b55b5 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffaaff with #17006b. Closest websafe color is: #9966cc.

    • R 55
    • G 33
    • B 71
    RGB color chart
    • C 23
    • M 53
    • Y 0
    • K 29
    CMYK color chart

#8b55b5 color description : Moderate violet.

#8b55b5 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8b55b5 has RGB values of R:139, G:85, B:181 and CMYK values of C:0.23, M:0.53, Y:0, K:0.29. Its decimal value is 9131445.

Hex triplet 8b55b5 #8b55b5
RGB Decimal 139, 85, 181 rgb(139,85,181)
RGB Percent 54.5, 33.3, 71 rgb(54.5%,33.3%,71%)
CMYK 23, 53, 0, 29
HSL 273.8°, 39.3, 52.2 hsl(273.8,39.3%,52.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 273.8°, 53, 71
Web Safe 9966cc #9966cc
CIE-LAB 46.073, 40.53, -42.503
XYZ 22.235, 15.323, 45.5
xyY 0.268, 0.184, 15.323
CIE-LCH 46.073, 58.729, 313.639
CIE-LUV 46.073, 18.598, -67.945
Hunter-Lab 39.144, 32.892, -41.516
Binary 10001011, 01010101, 10110101

Color Schemes with #8b55b5

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Alternatives to #8b55b5

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#8b55b5 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8b55b5

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CSS codes
.text {color:#8b55b5;}
.background {background-color:#8b55b5;}
.border {border:1px solid #8b55b5;}

Shades and Tints of #8b55b5

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, #060308 is the darkest color, while #fbf9fc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #8b55b5

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #858486 is the less saturated color, while #9313f7 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8b55b5 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
  • #707070 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #756b7e Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #4471c9 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #5074b0 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #836f77 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5e67c1 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6569b2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #86658d Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population