#8b5ead Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8b5ead is composed of 54.5% red, 36.9% green and 67.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 19.7% cyan, 45.7% magenta, 0% yellow and 32.2% black. It has a hue angle of 274.2 degrees, a saturation of 32.5% and a lightness of 52.4%. #8b5ead color hex could be obtained by blending #ffbcff with #17005b. Closest websafe color is: #996699.

    • R 55
    • G 37
    • B 68
    RGB color chart
    • C 20
    • M 46
    • Y 0
    • K 32
    CMYK color chart

#8b5ead color description : Dark moderate violet.

#8b5ead Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8b5ead has RGB values of R:139, G:94, B:173 and CMYK values of C:0.2, M:0.46, Y:0, K:0.32. Its decimal value is 9133741.

Hex triplet 8b5ead #8b5ead
RGB Decimal 139, 94, 173 rgb(139,94,173)
RGB Percent 54.5, 36.9, 67.8 rgb(54.5%,36.9%,67.8%)
CMYK 20, 46, 0, 32
HSL 274.2°, 32.5, 52.4 hsl(274.2,32.5%,52.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 274.2°, 45.7, 67.8
Web Safe 996699 #996699
CIE-LAB 47.639, 33.579, -35.345
XYZ 22.192, 16.512, 41.551
xyY 0.277, 0.206, 16.512
CIE-LCH 47.639, 48.753, 313.532
CIE-LUV 47.639, 16.82, -56.766
Hunter-Lab 40.635, 26.373, -32.182
Binary 10001011, 01011110, 10101101

Color Schemes with #8b5ead

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Alternatives to #8b5ead

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#8b5ead Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8b5ead

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CSS codes
.text {color:#8b5ead;}
.background {background-color:#8b5ead;}
.border {border:1px solid #8b5ead;}

Shades and Tints of #8b5ead

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, #060408 is the darkest color, while #fbfafc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #8b5ead

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #868388 is the less saturated color, while #9513f8 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8b5ead 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
  • #747474 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #79707f Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #5976bd Protanopia 1% of men
  • #6077ab Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #86737b Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6b6db7 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #706eab Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #886b8d Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population