#8b5bcd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8b5bcd is composed of 54.5% red, 35.7% green and 80.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 32.2% cyan, 55.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 19.6% black. It has a hue angle of 265.3 degrees, a saturation of 53.3% and a lightness of 58%. #8b5bcd color hex could be obtained by blending #ffb6ff with #17009b. Closest websafe color is: #9966cc.

    • R 55
    • G 36
    • B 80
    RGB color chart
    • C 32
    • M 56
    • Y 0
    • K 20
    CMYK color chart

#8b5bcd color description : Moderate violet.

#8b5bcd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8b5bcd has RGB values of R:139, G:91, B:205 and CMYK values of C:0.32, M:0.56, Y:0, K:0.2. Its decimal value is 9133005.

Hex triplet 8b5bcd #8b5bcd
RGB Decimal 139, 91, 205 rgb(139,91,205)
RGB Percent 54.5, 35.7, 80.4 rgb(54.5%,35.7%,80.4%)
CMYK 32, 56, 0, 20
HSL 265.3°, 53.3, 58 hsl(265.3,53.3%,58%)
HSV (or HSB) 265.3°, 55.6, 80.4
Web Safe 9966cc #9966cc
CIE-LAB 48.734, 43.059, -52.148
XYZ 25.406, 17.379, 59.77
xyY 0.248, 0.169, 17.379
CIE-LCH 48.734, 67.628, 309.546
CIE-LUV 48.734, 13, -83.792
Hunter-Lab 41.688, 35.83, -55.825
Binary 10001011, 01011011, 11001101

Color Schemes with #8b5bcd

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Alternatives to #8b5bcd

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#8b5bcd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8b5bcd

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CSS codes
.text {color:#8b5bcd;}
.background {background-color:#8b5bcd;}
.border {border:1px solid #8b5bcd;}

Shades and Tints of #8b5bcd

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 #f5f1fb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #8b5bcd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #938c9c is the less saturated color, while #832afe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8b5bcd 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
  • #767676 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #7a7187 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #3277e0 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #3d7cc6 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #7e7981 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #526dd9 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #5970c8 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #826e9d Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population