#8b56b5 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8b56b5 is composed of 54.5% red, 33.7% green and 71% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 23.2% cyan, 52.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 29% black. It has a hue angle of 273.5 degrees, a saturation of 39.1% and a lightness of 52.4%. #8b56b5 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffacff with #17006b. Closest websafe color is: #9966cc.

    • R 55
    • G 34
    • B 71
    RGB color chart
    • C 23
    • M 52
    • Y 0
    • K 29
    CMYK color chart

#8b56b5 color description : Moderate violet.

#8b56b5 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8b56b5 has RGB values of R:139, G:86, B:181 and CMYK values of C:0.23, M:0.52, Y:0, K:0.29. Its decimal value is 9131701.

Hex triplet 8b56b5 #8b56b5
RGB Decimal 139, 86, 181 rgb(139,86,181)
RGB Percent 54.5, 33.7, 71 rgb(54.5%,33.7%,71%)
CMYK 23, 52, 0, 29
HSL 273.5°, 39.1, 52.4 hsl(273.5,39.1%,52.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 273.5°, 52.5, 71
Web Safe 9966cc #9966cc
CIE-LAB 46.286, 39.976, -42.164
XYZ 22.314, 15.481, 45.526
xyY 0.268, 0.186, 15.481
CIE-LCH 46.286, 58.102, 313.474
CIE-LUV 46.286, 18.279, -67.449
Hunter-Lab 39.346, 32.378, -41.06
Binary 10001011, 01010110, 10110101

Color Schemes with #8b56b5

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Alternatives to #8b56b5

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#8b56b5 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8b56b5

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CSS codes
.text {color:#8b56b5;}
.background {background-color:#8b56b5;}
.border {border:1px solid #8b56b5;}

Shades and Tints of #8b56b5

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, #060408 is the darkest color, while #fbfafd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #8b56b5

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #868586 is the less saturated color, while #9315f6 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8b56b5 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
  • #766c7f Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #4672c8 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #5175b1 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #836f77 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5f68c1 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6669b2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #86668e Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population