#8b56a7 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8b56a7 is composed of 54.5% red, 33.7% green and 65.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 16.8% cyan, 48.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 34.5% black. It has a hue angle of 279.3 degrees, a saturation of 32% and a lightness of 49.6%. #8b56a7 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffacff with #17004f. Closest websafe color is: #996699.

    • R 55
    • G 34
    • B 65
    RGB color chart
    • C 17
    • M 49
    • Y 0
    • K 35
    CMYK color chart

#8b56a7 color description : Dark moderate violet.

#8b56a7 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8b56a7 has RGB values of R:139, G:86, B:167 and CMYK values of C:0.17, M:0.49, Y:0, K:0.35. Its decimal value is 9131687.

Hex triplet 8b56a7 #8b56a7
RGB Decimal 139, 86, 167 rgb(139,86,167)
RGB Percent 54.5, 33.7, 65.5 rgb(54.5%,33.7%,65.5%)
CMYK 17, 49, 0, 35
HSL 279.3°, 32, 49.6 hsl(279.3,32%,49.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 279.3°, 48.5, 65.5
Web Safe 996699 #996699
CIE-LAB 45.545, 36.747, -35.113
XYZ 20.949, 14.935, 38.336
xyY 0.282, 0.201, 14.935
CIE-LCH 45.545, 50.826, 316.303
CIE-LUV 45.545, 20.688, -56.215
Hunter-Lab 38.646, 29.132, -31.763
Binary 10001011, 01010110, 10100111

Color Schemes with #8b56a7

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Alternatives to #8b56a7

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#8b56a7 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8b56a7

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CSS codes
.text {color:#8b56a7;}
.background {background-color:#8b56a7;}
.border {border:1px solid #8b56a7;}

Shades and Tints of #8b56a7

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, #0a060c is the darkest color, while #fefefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #8b56a7

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7f7d80 is the less saturated color, while #a308f5 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8b56a7 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
  • #756a7a Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #5171b9 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #5c72a4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #866c74 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6667b2 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6d68a5 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #886486 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population