#8b59bb Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8b59bb is composed of 54.5% red, 34.9% green and 73.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 25.7% cyan, 52.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 270.6 degrees, a saturation of 41.9% and a lightness of 54.1%. #8b59bb color hex could be obtained by blending #ffb2ff with #170077. Closest websafe color is: #9966cc.

    • R 55
    • G 35
    • B 73
    RGB color chart
    • C 26
    • M 52
    • Y 0
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#8b59bb color description : Moderate violet.

#8b59bb Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8b59bb has RGB values of R:139, G:89, B:187 and CMYK values of C:0.26, M:0.52, Y:0, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 9132475.

Hex triplet 8b59bb #8b59bb
RGB Decimal 139, 89, 187 rgb(139,89,187)
RGB Percent 54.5, 34.9, 73.3 rgb(54.5%,34.9%,73.3%)
CMYK 26, 52, 0, 27
HSL 270.6°, 41.9, 54.1 hsl(270.6,41.9%,54.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 270.6°, 52.4, 73.3
Web Safe 9966cc #9966cc
CIE-LAB 47.264, 39.734, -44.105
XYZ 23.188, 16.222, 48.921
xyY 0.263, 0.184, 16.222
CIE-LCH 47.264, 59.364, 312.015
CIE-LUV 47.264, 16.339, -70.703
Hunter-Lab 40.276, 32.283, -43.821
Binary 10001011, 01011001, 10111011

Color Schemes with #8b59bb

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Alternatives to #8b59bb

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#8b59bb Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8b59bb

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CSS codes
.text {color:#8b59bb;}
.background {background-color:#8b59bb;}
.border {border:1px solid #8b59bb;}

Shades and Tints of #8b59bb

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, #010001 is the darkest color, while #f6f2fa is the lightest one.

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Tones of #8b59bb

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #8a868e is the less saturated color, while #8c1afa is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8b59bb 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
  • #737373 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #786e81 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #4674ce Protanopia 1% of men
  • #4f77b6 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #82737b Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5f6ac7 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #656cb8 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #856992 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population