#8b5cad Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8b5cad is composed of 54.5% red, 36.1% green and 67.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 19.7% cyan, 46.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 32.2% black. It has a hue angle of 274.8 degrees, a saturation of 33.1% and a lightness of 52%. #8b5cad color hex could be obtained by blending #ffb8ff with #17005b. Closest websafe color is: #996699.

    • R 55
    • G 36
    • B 68
    RGB color chart
    • C 20
    • M 47
    • Y 0
    • K 32
    CMYK color chart

#8b5cad color description : Dark moderate violet.

#8b5cad Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8b5cad has RGB values of R:139, G:92, B:173 and CMYK values of C:0.2, M:0.47, Y:0, K:0.32. Its decimal value is 9133229.

Hex triplet 8b5cad #8b5cad
RGB Decimal 139, 92, 173 rgb(139,92,173)
RGB Percent 54.5, 36.1, 67.8 rgb(54.5%,36.1%,67.8%)
CMYK 20, 47, 0, 32
HSL 274.8°, 33.1, 52 hsl(274.8,33.1%,52%)
HSV (or HSB) 274.8°, 46.8, 67.8
Web Safe 996699 #996699
CIE-LAB 47.185, 34.723, -36.06
XYZ 22.016, 16.161, 41.492
xyY 0.276, 0.203, 16.161
CIE-LCH 47.185, 50.06, 313.918
CIE-LUV 47.185, 17.546, -57.872
Hunter-Lab 40.2, 27.407, -33.055
Binary 10001011, 01011100, 10101101

Color Schemes with #8b5cad

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Alternatives to #8b5cad

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#8b5cad Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8b5cad

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #8b5cad

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, #050307 is the darkest color, while #faf9fc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #8b5cad

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #858287 is the less saturated color, while #9711f8 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8b5cad 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
  • #737373 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #786e7f Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #5674bd Protanopia 1% of men
  • #5e76ab Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #86727a Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #696bb7 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6e6dab Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #886a8c Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population