#8b55bb Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8b55bb is composed of 54.5% red, 33.3% green and 73.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 25.7% cyan, 54.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 271.8 degrees, a saturation of 42.9% and a lightness of 53.3%. #8b55bb color hex could be obtained by blending #ffaaff with #170077. Closest websafe color is: #9966cc.

    • R 55
    • G 33
    • B 73
    RGB color chart
    • C 26
    • M 55
    • Y 0
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#8b55bb color description : Moderate violet.

#8b55bb Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8b55bb has RGB values of R:139, G:85, B:187 and CMYK values of C:0.26, M:0.55, Y:0, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 9131451.

Hex triplet 8b55bb #8b55bb
RGB Decimal 139, 85, 187 rgb(139,85,187)
RGB Percent 54.5, 33.3, 73.3 rgb(54.5%,33.3%,73.3%)
CMYK 26, 55, 0, 27
HSL 271.8°, 42.9, 53.3 hsl(271.8,42.9%,53.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 271.8°, 54.5, 73.3
Web Safe 9966cc #9966cc
CIE-LAB 46.411, 41.952, -45.464
XYZ 22.864, 15.574, 48.813
xyY 0.262, 0.178, 15.574
CIE-LCH 46.411, 61.862, 312.699
CIE-LUV 46.411, 17.587, -72.674
Hunter-Lab 39.464, 34.355, -45.71
Binary 10001011, 01010101, 10111011

Color Schemes with #8b55bb

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Alternatives to #8b55bb

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#8b55bb Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8b55bb

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CSS codes
.text {color:#8b55bb;}
.background {background-color:#8b55bb;}
.border {border:1px solid #8b55bb;}

Shades and Tints of #8b55bb

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, #09050c is the darkest color, while #fefdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #8b55bb

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #88838d is the less saturated color, while #8f15fb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8b55bb 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
  • #717171 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #766b80 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #3d72cf Protanopia 1% of men
  • #4a75b6 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #827078 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5967c8 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6169b7 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #856690 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population