#8b5eb2 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8b5eb2 is composed of 54.5% red, 36.9% green and 69.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 21.9% cyan, 47.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 30.2% black. It has a hue angle of 272.1 degrees, a saturation of 35.3% and a lightness of 53.3%. #8b5eb2 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffbcff with #170065. Closest websafe color is: #996699.

    • R 55
    • G 37
    • B 70
    RGB color chart
    • C 22
    • M 47
    • Y 0
    • K 30
    CMYK color chart

#8b5eb2 color description : Dark moderate violet.

#8b5eb2 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8b5eb2 has RGB values of R:139, G:94, B:178 and CMYK values of C:0.22, M:0.47, Y:0, K:0.3. Its decimal value is 9133746.

Hex triplet 8b5eb2 #8b5eb2
RGB Decimal 139, 94, 178 rgb(139,94,178)
RGB Percent 54.5, 36.9, 69.8 rgb(54.5%,36.9%,69.8%)
CMYK 22, 47, 0, 30
HSL 272.1°, 35.3, 53.3 hsl(272.1,35.3%,53.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 272.1°, 47.2, 69.8
Web Safe 996699 #996699
CIE-LAB 47.891, 34.754, -37.871
XYZ 22.685, 16.709, 44.147
xyY 0.272, 0.2, 16.709
CIE-LCH 47.891, 51.401, 312.543
CIE-LUV 47.891, 16.055, -60.84
Hunter-Lab 40.877, 27.526, -35.42
Binary 10001011, 01011110, 10110010

Color Schemes with #8b5eb2

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Alternatives to #8b5eb2

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#8b5eb2 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8b5eb2

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CSS codes
.text {color:#8b5eb2;}
.background {background-color:#8b5eb2;}
.border {border:1px solid #8b5eb2;}

Shades and Tints of #8b5eb2

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, #09050c is the darkest color, while #fefdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #8b5eb2

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #88838d is the less saturated color, while #9015fb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8b5eb2 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
  • #5576c2 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #5d78af Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #85747c Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #696dbc Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6d6eb0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #876c90 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population