#8b5cbd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8b5cbd is composed of 54.5% red, 36.1% green and 74.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 26.5% cyan, 51.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 25.9% black. It has a hue angle of 269.1 degrees, a saturation of 42.4% and a lightness of 55.1%. #8b5cbd color hex could be obtained by blending #ffb8ff with #17007b. Closest websafe color is: #9966cc.

    • R 55
    • G 36
    • B 74
    RGB color chart
    • C 26
    • M 51
    • Y 0
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#8b5cbd color description : Moderate violet.

#8b5cbd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8b5cbd has RGB values of R:139, G:92, B:189 and CMYK values of C:0.26, M:0.51, Y:0, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 9133245.

Hex triplet 8b5cbd #8b5cbd
RGB Decimal 139, 92, 189 rgb(139,92,189)
RGB Percent 54.5, 36.1, 74.1 rgb(54.5%,36.1%,74.1%)
CMYK 26, 51, 0, 26
HSL 269.1°, 42.4, 55.1 hsl(269.1,42.4%,55.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 269.1°, 51.3, 74.1
Web Safe 9966cc #9966cc
CIE-LAB 48.029, 38.534, -44.05
XYZ 23.658, 16.818, 50.141
xyY 0.261, 0.186, 16.818
CIE-LCH 48.029, 58.526, 311.179
CIE-LUV 48.029, 15.063, -70.757
Hunter-Lab 41.009, 31.211, -43.786
Binary 10001011, 01011100, 10111101

Color Schemes with #8b5cbd

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Alternatives to #8b5cbd

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#8b5cbd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8b5cbd

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CSS codes
.text {color:#8b5cbd;}
.background {background-color:#8b5cbd;}
.border {border:1px solid #8b5cbd;}

Shades and Tints of #8b5cbd

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, #030205 is the darkest color, while #f8f6fb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #8b5cbd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #8c8891 is the less saturated color, while #891efb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8b5cbd 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
  • #757575 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #797083 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #4976cf Protanopia 1% of men
  • #5179b9 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #82757e Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #616cc8 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #666eba Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #856c95 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population