#8b57aa Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8b57aa is composed of 54.5% red, 34.1% green and 66.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 18.2% cyan, 48.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 33.3% black. It has a hue angle of 277.6 degrees, a saturation of 32.8% and a lightness of 50.4%. #8b57aa color hex could be obtained by blending #ffaeff with #170055. Closest websafe color is: #996699.

    • R 55
    • G 34
    • B 67
    RGB color chart
    • C 18
    • M 49
    • Y 0
    • K 33
    CMYK color chart

#8b57aa color description : Dark moderate violet.

#8b57aa Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8b57aa has RGB values of R:139, G:87, B:170 and CMYK values of C:0.18, M:0.49, Y:0, K:0.33. Its decimal value is 9131946.

Hex triplet 8b57aa #8b57aa
RGB Decimal 139, 87, 170 rgb(139,87,170)
RGB Percent 54.5, 34.1, 66.7 rgb(54.5%,34.1%,66.7%)
CMYK 18, 49, 0, 33
HSL 277.6°, 32.8, 50.4 hsl(277.6,32.8%,50.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 277.6°, 48.8, 66.7
Web Safe 996699 #996699
CIE-LAB 45.918, 36.865, -36.294
XYZ 21.31, 15.208, 39.841
xyY 0.279, 0.199, 15.208
CIE-LCH 45.918, 51.733, 315.447
CIE-LUV 45.918, 19.815, -58.118
Hunter-Lab 38.998, 29.296, -33.274
Binary 10001011, 01010111, 10101010

Color Schemes with #8b57aa

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Alternatives to #8b57aa

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#8b57aa Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8b57aa

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CSS codes
.text {color:#8b57aa;}
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Shades and Tints of #8b57aa

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, #010101 is the darkest color, while #f7f3f9 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #8b57aa

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #817e83 is the less saturated color, while #9f09f8 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8b57aa 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
  • #756b7c Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #5171bc Protanopia 1% of men
  • #5b73a7 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #866d75 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6668b5 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6c69a8 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #886588 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population