#8b5cdc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8b5cdc is composed of 54.5% red, 36.1% green and 86.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 36.8% cyan, 58.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 13.7% black. It has a hue angle of 262 degrees, a saturation of 64.6% and a lightness of 61.2%. #8b5cdc color hex could be obtained by blending #ffb8ff with #1700b9. Closest websafe color is: #9966cc.

    • R 55
    • G 36
    • B 86
    RGB color chart
    • C 37
    • M 58
    • Y 0
    • K 14
    CMYK color chart

#8b5cdc color description : Soft violet.

#8b5cdc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8b5cdc has RGB values of R:139, G:92, B:220 and CMYK values of C:0.37, M:0.58, Y:0, K:0.14. Its decimal value is 9133276.

Hex triplet 8b5cdc #8b5cdc
RGB Decimal 139, 92, 220 rgb(139,92,220)
RGB Percent 54.5, 36.1, 86.3 rgb(54.5%,36.1%,86.3%)
CMYK 37, 58, 0, 14
HSL 262°, 64.6, 61.2 hsl(262,64.6%,61.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 262°, 58.2, 86.3
Web Safe 9966cc #9966cc
CIE-LAB 49.871, 46.337, -58.877
XYZ 27.391, 18.311, 69.797
xyY 0.237, 0.159, 18.311
CIE-LCH 49.871, 74.924, 308.203
CIE-LUV 49.871, 10.622, -94.732
Hunter-Lab 42.791, 39.375, -66.756
Binary 10001011, 01011100, 11011100

Color Schemes with #8b5cdc

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Alternatives to #8b5cdc

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#8b5cdc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8b5cdc

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CSS codes
.text {color:#8b5cdc;}
.background {background-color:#8b5cdc;}
.border {border:1px solid #8b5cdc;}

Shades and Tints of #8b5cdc

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, #07030f is the darkest color, while #fefdff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #8b5cdc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #9b999f is the less saturated color, while #833efa is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8b5cdc 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
  • #797979 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #7d738d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #0079ef Protanopia 1% of men
  • #1d7fd3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #7a7d86 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #326ee8 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #4572d6 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #8071a5 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population