#8b5ec7 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8b5ec7 is composed of 54.5% red, 36.9% green and 78% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 30.2% cyan, 52.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 22% black. It has a hue angle of 265.7 degrees, a saturation of 48.4% and a lightness of 57.5%. #8b5ec7 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffbcff with #17008f. Closest websafe color is: #9966cc.

    • R 55
    • G 37
    • B 78
    RGB color chart
    • C 30
    • M 53
    • Y 0
    • K 22
    CMYK color chart

#8b5ec7 color description : Moderate violet.

#8b5ec7 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8b5ec7 has RGB values of R:139, G:94, B:199 and CMYK values of C:0.3, M:0.53, Y:0, K:0.22. Its decimal value is 9133767.

Hex triplet 8b5ec7 #8b5ec7
RGB Decimal 139, 94, 199 rgb(139,94,199)
RGB Percent 54.5, 36.9, 78 rgb(54.5%,36.9%,78%)
CMYK 30, 53, 0, 22
HSL 265.7°, 48.4, 57.5 hsl(265.7,48.4%,57.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 265.7°, 52.8, 78
Web Safe 9966cc #9966cc
CIE-LAB 49.03, 39.877, -48.231
XYZ 24.957, 17.618, 56.116
xyY 0.253, 0.179, 17.618
CIE-LCH 49.03, 62.581, 309.584
CIE-LUV 49.03, 12.958, -77.639
Hunter-Lab 41.974, 32.68, -49.884
Binary 10001011, 01011110, 11000111

Color Schemes with #8b5ec7

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Alternatives to #8b5ec7

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#8b5ec7 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8b5ec7

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CSS codes
.text {color:#8b5ec7;}
.background {background-color:#8b5ec7;}
.border {border:1px solid #8b5ec7;}

Shades and Tints of #8b5ec7

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, #09050e is the darkest color, while #fefeff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #8b5ec7

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #929095 is the less saturated color, while #842cf9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8b5ec7 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
  • #777777 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #7b7287 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #4378d9 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #4a7cc1 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #807982 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5d6ed2 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6171c3 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #846f9b Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population