#8b5c8d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8b5c8d is composed of 54.5% red, 36.1% green and 55.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 1.4% cyan, 34.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 44.7% black. It has a hue angle of 297.6 degrees, a saturation of 21% and a lightness of 45.7%. #8b5c8d color hex could be obtained by blending #ffb8ff with #17001b. Closest websafe color is: #996699.

    • R 55
    • G 36
    • B 55
    RGB color chart
    • C 1
    • M 35
    • Y 0
    • K 45
    CMYK color chart

#8b5c8d color description : Mostly desaturated dark magenta.

#8b5c8d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8b5c8d has RGB values of R:139, G:92, B:141 and CMYK values of C:0.01, M:0.35, Y:0, K:0.45. Its decimal value is 9133197.

Hex triplet 8b5c8d #8b5c8d
RGB Decimal 139, 92, 141 rgb(139,92,141)
RGB Percent 54.5, 36.1, 55.3 rgb(54.5%,36.1%,55.3%)
CMYK 1, 35, 0, 45
HSL 297.6°, 21, 45.7 hsl(297.6,21%,45.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 297.6°, 34.8, 55.3
Web Safe 996699 #996699
CIE-LAB 45.726, 27.732, -19.367
XYZ 19.282, 15.067, 27.09
xyY 0.314, 0.245, 15.067
CIE-LCH 45.726, 33.825, 325.071
CIE-LUV 45.726, 22.792, -31.557
Hunter-Lab 38.816, 20.741, -14.208
Binary 10001011, 01011100, 10001101

Color Schemes with #8b5c8d

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Alternatives to #8b5c8d

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#8b5c8d Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8b5c8d

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CSS codes
.text {color:#8b5c8d;}
.background {background-color:#8b5c8d;}
.border {border:1px solid #8b5c8d;}

Shades and Tints of #8b5c8d

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, #0a070a is the darkest color, while #fefefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #8b5c8d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7b6e7b is the less saturated color, while #dd02e7 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8b5c8d 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
  • #756c76 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #66729c Protanopia 1% of men
  • #6f718e Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #8c6b72 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #736a96 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #79698e Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #8b657c Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population