#8b5ba2 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8b5ba2 is composed of 54.5% red, 35.7% green and 63.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 14.2% cyan, 43.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 36.5% black. It has a hue angle of 280.6 degrees, a saturation of 28.1% and a lightness of 49.6%. #8b5ba2 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffb6ff with #170045. Closest websafe color is: #996699.

    • R 55
    • G 36
    • B 64
    RGB color chart
    • C 14
    • M 44
    • Y 0
    • K 36
    CMYK color chart

#8b5ba2 color description : Mostly desaturated dark violet.

#8b5ba2 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8b5ba2 has RGB values of R:139, G:91, B:162 and CMYK values of C:0.14, M:0.44, Y:0, K:0.36. Its decimal value is 9132962.

Hex triplet 8b5ba2 #8b5ba2
RGB Decimal 139, 91, 162 rgb(139,91,162)
RGB Percent 54.5, 35.7, 63.5 rgb(54.5%,35.7%,63.5%)
CMYK 14, 44, 0, 36
HSL 280.6°, 28.1, 49.6 hsl(280.6,28.1%,49.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 280.6°, 43.8, 63.5
Web Safe 996699 #996699
CIE-LAB 46.419, 32.788, -30.788
XYZ 20.909, 15.58, 36.086
xyY 0.288, 0.215, 15.58
CIE-LCH 46.419, 44.977, 316.802
CIE-LUV 46.419, 19.7, -49.43
Hunter-Lab 39.472, 25.48, -26.574
Binary 10001011, 01011011, 10100010

Color Schemes with #8b5ba2

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Alternatives to #8b5ba2

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#8b5ba2 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8b5ba2

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CSS codes
.text {color:#8b5ba2;}
.background {background-color:#8b5ba2;}
.border {border:1px solid #8b5ba2;}

Shades and Tints of #8b5ba2

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, #0a060b is the darkest color, while #fefefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #8b5ba2

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #817885 is the less saturated color, while #aa03fa is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8b5ba2 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
  • #766d7b Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #5b73b2 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #6474a1 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #886e76 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6c6aac Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #726ba1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #896786 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population