#8b5e8b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8b5e8b is composed of 54.5% red, 36.9% green and 54.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 32.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 45.5% black. It has a hue angle of 300 degrees, a saturation of 19.3% and a lightness of 45.7%. #8b5e8b color hex could be obtained by blending #ffbcff with #170017. Closest websafe color is: #996699.

    • R 55
    • G 37
    • B 55
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 32
    • Y 0
    • K 45
    CMYK color chart

#8b5e8b color description : Mostly desaturated dark magenta.

#8b5e8b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8b5e8b has RGB values of R:139, G:94, B:139 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.32, Y:0, K:0.45. Its decimal value is 9133707.

Hex triplet 8b5e8b #8b5e8b
RGB Decimal 139, 94, 139 rgb(139,94,139)
RGB Percent 54.5, 36.9, 54.5 rgb(54.5%,36.9%,54.5%)
CMYK 0, 32, 0, 45
HSL 300°, 19.3, 45.7 hsl(300,19.3%,45.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 300°, 32.4, 54.5
Web Safe 996699 #996699
CIE-LAB 46.122, 26.166, -17.562
XYZ 19.31, 15.359, 26.372
xyY 0.316, 0.252, 15.359
CIE-LCH 46.122, 31.513, 326.132
CIE-LUV 46.122, 22.223, -28.744
Hunter-Lab 39.191, 19.366, -12.464
Binary 10001011, 01011110, 10001011

Color Schemes with #8b5e8b

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Alternatives to #8b5e8b

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#8b5e8b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8b5e8b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#8b5e8b;}
.background {background-color:#8b5e8b;}
.border {border:1px solid #8b5e8b;}

Shades and Tints of #8b5e8b

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, #0a070a is the darkest color, while #fefefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #8b5e8b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #797079 is the less saturated color, while #e504e5 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8b5e8b 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
  • #766d76 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #697399 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #72728d Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #8c6c73 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #756b94 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7b6b8c Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #8b677c Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population