#8b5eb0 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8b5eb0 is composed of 54.5% red, 36.9% green and 69% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 21% cyan, 46.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 31% black. It has a hue angle of 272.9 degrees, a saturation of 34.2% and a lightness of 52.9%. #8b5eb0 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffbcff with #170061. Closest websafe color is: #996699.

    • R 55
    • G 37
    • B 69
    RGB color chart
    • C 21
    • M 47
    • Y 0
    • K 31
    CMYK color chart

#8b5eb0 color description : Dark moderate violet.

#8b5eb0 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8b5eb0 has RGB values of R:139, G:94, B:176 and CMYK values of C:0.21, M:0.47, Y:0, K:0.31. Its decimal value is 9133744.

Hex triplet 8b5eb0 #8b5eb0
RGB Decimal 139, 94, 176 rgb(139,94,176)
RGB Percent 54.5, 36.9, 69 rgb(54.5%,36.9%,69%)
CMYK 21, 47, 0, 31
HSL 272.9°, 34.2, 52.9 hsl(272.9,34.2%,52.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 272.9°, 46.6, 69
Web Safe 996699 #996699
CIE-LAB 47.79, 34.282, -36.863
XYZ 22.485, 16.629, 43.097
xyY 0.274, 0.202, 16.629
CIE-LCH 47.79, 50.34, 312.922
CIE-LUV 47.79, 16.36, -59.213
Hunter-Lab 40.779, 27.061, -34.115
Binary 10001011, 01011110, 10110000

Color Schemes with #8b5eb0

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Alternatives to #8b5eb0

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#8b5eb0 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8b5eb0

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CSS codes
.text {color:#8b5eb0;}
.background {background-color:#8b5eb0;}
.border {border:1px solid #8b5eb0;}

Shades and Tints of #8b5eb0

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, #08050a is the darkest color, while #fdfcfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #8b5eb0

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #87838b is the less saturated color, while #9214fa is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8b5eb0 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
  • #797081 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #5776c0 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #5e78ae Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #85747c Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6a6dba Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6e6eae Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #876c8f Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population