#8b5dec Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8b5dec is composed of 54.5% red, 36.5% green and 92.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 41.1% cyan, 60.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 7.5% black. It has a hue angle of 259.3 degrees, a saturation of 79% and a lightness of 64.5%. #8b5dec color hex could be obtained by blending #ffbaff with #1700d9. Closest websafe color is: #9966ff.

    • R 55
    • G 36
    • B 93
    RGB color chart
    • C 41
    • M 61
    • Y 0
    • K 7
    CMYK color chart

#8b5dec color description : Soft violet.

#8b5dec Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8b5dec has RGB values of R:139, G:93, B:236 and CMYK values of C:0.41, M:0.61, Y:0, K:0.07. Its decimal value is 9133548.

Hex triplet 8b5dec #8b5dec
RGB Decimal 139, 93, 236 rgb(139,93,236)
RGB Percent 54.5, 36.5, 92.5 rgb(54.5%,36.5%,92.5%)
CMYK 41, 61, 0, 7
HSL 259.3°, 79, 64.5 hsl(259.3,79%,64.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 259.3°, 60.6, 92.5
Web Safe 9966ff #9966ff
CIE-LAB 51.121, 49.975, -65.885
XYZ 29.7, 19.374, 81.527
xyY 0.227, 0.148, 19.374
CIE-LCH 51.121, 82.695, 307.181
CIE-LUV 51.121, 8.284, -106.112
Hunter-Lab 44.015, 43.416, -79.008
Binary 10001011, 01011101, 11101100

Color Schemes with #8b5dec

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Alternatives to #8b5dec

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#8b5dec Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8b5dec

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CSS codes
.text {color:#8b5dec;}
.background {background-color:#8b5dec;}
.border {border:1px solid #8b5dec;}

Shades and Tints of #8b5dec

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, #05020e is the darkest color, while #fcfbff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #8b5dec

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a4a3a6 is the less saturated color, while #864ffa is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8b5dec 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
  • #7b7b7b Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #7e7592 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #007cf4 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #0083d8 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #74828c Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #3271f1 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #3275df Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #7c75af Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population