#8b5c99 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8b5c99 is composed of 54.5% red, 36.1% green and 60% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 9.2% cyan, 39.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 40% black. It has a hue angle of 286.2 degrees, a saturation of 24.9% and a lightness of 48%. #8b5c99 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffb8ff with #170033. Closest websafe color is: #996699.

    • R 55
    • G 36
    • B 60
    RGB color chart
    • C 9
    • M 40
    • Y 0
    • K 40
    CMYK color chart

#8b5c99 color description : Mostly desaturated dark magenta.

#8b5c99 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8b5c99 has RGB values of R:139, G:92, B:153 and CMYK values of C:0.09, M:0.4, Y:0, K:0.4. Its decimal value is 9133209.

Hex triplet 8b5c99 #8b5c99
RGB Decimal 139, 92, 153 rgb(139,92,153)
RGB Percent 54.5, 36.1, 60 rgb(54.5%,36.1%,60%)
CMYK 9, 40, 0, 40
HSL 286.2°, 24.9, 48 hsl(286.2,24.9%,48%)
HSV (or HSB) 286.2°, 39.9, 60
Web Safe 996699 #996699
CIE-LAB 46.236, 30.241, -25.739
XYZ 20.224, 15.444, 32.051
xyY 0.299, 0.228, 15.444
CIE-LCH 46.236, 39.711, 319.598
CIE-LUV 46.236, 20.794, -41.454
Hunter-Lab 39.298, 23.087, -20.847
Binary 10001011, 01011100, 10011001

Color Schemes with #8b5c99

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Alternatives to #8b5c99

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#8b5c99 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8b5c99

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CSS codes
.text {color:#8b5c99;}
.background {background-color:#8b5c99;}
.border {border:1px solid #8b5c99;}

Shades and Tints of #8b5c99

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, #050406 is the darkest color, while #fbf9fb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #8b5c99

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7c787d is the less saturated color, while #b907ee is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8b5c99 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
  • #766d79 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6173a8 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #6a7399 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #8a6d75 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #706aa3 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #766b99 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #8a6782 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population