#8b5bd6 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8b5bd6 is composed of 54.5% red, 35.7% green and 83.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 35% cyan, 57.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 16.1% black. It has a hue angle of 263.4 degrees, a saturation of 60% and a lightness of 59.8%. #8b5bd6 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffb6ff with #1700ad. Closest websafe color is: #9966cc.

    • R 55
    • G 36
    • B 84
    RGB color chart
    • C 35
    • M 57
    • Y 0
    • K 16
    CMYK color chart

#8b5bd6 color description : Moderate violet.

#8b5bd6 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8b5bd6 has RGB values of R:139, G:91, B:214 and CMYK values of C:0.35, M:0.57, Y:0, K:0.16. Its decimal value is 9133014.

Hex triplet 8b5bd6 #8b5bd6
RGB Decimal 139, 91, 214 rgb(139,91,214)
RGB Percent 54.5, 35.7, 83.9 rgb(54.5%,35.7%,83.9%)
CMYK 35, 57, 0, 16
HSL 263.4°, 60, 59.8 hsl(263.4,60%,59.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 263.4°, 57.5, 83.9
Web Safe 9966cc #9966cc
CIE-LAB 49.285, 45.342, -56.409
XYZ 26.524, 17.826, 65.658
xyY 0.241, 0.162, 17.826
CIE-LCH 49.285, 72.373, 308.793
CIE-LUV 49.285, 11.719, -90.666
Hunter-Lab 42.221, 38.25, -62.647
Binary 10001011, 01011011, 11010110

Color Schemes with #8b5bd6

Complementary Color
Analogous Color
Split Complementary Color
Triadic Color
Tetradic Color
Monochromatic Color

Alternatives to #8b5bd6

Below, you can see some colors close to #8b5bd6. Having a set of related colors can be useful if you need an inspirational alternative to your original color choice.

Similar Colors

#8b5bd6 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8b5bd6

This text has a font color of #8b5bd6.

<span style="color:#8b5bd6;">Text here</span>
#8b5bd6 background color

This paragraph has a background color of #8b5bd6.

<p style="background-color:#8b5bd6;">Content here</p>
#8b5bd6 border color

This element has a border color of #8b5bd6.

<div style="border:1px solid #8b5bd6;">Content here</div>
CSS codes
.text {color:#8b5bd6;}
.background {background-color:#8b5bd6;}
.border {border:1px solid #8b5bd6;}

Shades and Tints of #8b5bd6

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, #050209 is the darkest color, while #faf8fd is the lightest one.

Shade Color Variation
Tint Color Variation

Tones of #8b5bd6

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #97929f is the less saturated color, while #8234fd is the most saturated one.

Tone Color Variation

Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8b5bd6 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
  • #777777 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #7b718a Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #1a78ea Protanopia 1% of men
  • #2d7dce Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #7b7b84 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #436de3 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #4f71d1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #816fa2 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population