#8b5a9d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8b5a9d is composed of 54.5% red, 35.3% green and 61.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 11.5% cyan, 42.7% magenta, 0% yellow and 38.4% black. It has a hue angle of 283.9 degrees, a saturation of 27.1% and a lightness of 48.4%. #8b5a9d color hex could be obtained by blending #ffb4ff with #17003b. Closest websafe color is: #996699.

    • R 55
    • G 35
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 11
    • M 43
    • Y 0
    • K 38
    CMYK color chart

#8b5a9d color description : Mostly desaturated dark violet.

#8b5a9d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8b5a9d has RGB values of R:139, G:90, B:157 and CMYK values of C:0.11, M:0.43, Y:0, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 9132701.

Hex triplet 8b5a9d #8b5a9d
RGB Decimal 139, 90, 157 rgb(139,90,157)
RGB Percent 54.5, 35.3, 61.6 rgb(54.5%,35.3%,61.6%)
CMYK 11, 43, 0, 38
HSL 283.9°, 27.1, 48.4 hsl(283.9,27.1%,48.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 283.9°, 42.7, 61.6
Web Safe 996699 #996699
CIE-LAB 45.956, 32.257, -28.55
XYZ 20.389, 15.236, 33.763
xyY 0.294, 0.22, 15.236
CIE-LCH 45.956, 43.077, 318.489
CIE-LUV 45.956, 20.926, -45.88
Hunter-Lab 39.034, 24.928, -23.961
Binary 10001011, 01011010, 10011101

Color Schemes with #8b5a9d

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Alternatives to #8b5a9d

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#8b5a9d Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8b5a9d

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CSS codes
.text {color:#8b5a9d;}
.background {background-color:#8b5a9d;}
.border {border:1px solid #8b5a9d;}

Shades and Tints of #8b5a9d

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, #070407 is the darkest color, while #fcfafc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #8b5a9d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7e7781 is the less saturated color, while #b305f3 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8b5a9d 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
  • #756c79 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #5d72ad Protanopia 1% of men
  • #66739c Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #896d74 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6d69a7 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #736a9c Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #896683 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population