#8b5ecc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8b5ecc is composed of 54.5% red, 36.9% green and 80% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 31.9% cyan, 53.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 20% black. It has a hue angle of 264.5 degrees, a saturation of 51.9% and a lightness of 58.4%. #8b5ecc color hex could be obtained by blending #ffbcff with #170099. Closest websafe color is: #9966cc.

    • R 55
    • G 37
    • B 80
    RGB color chart
    • C 32
    • M 54
    • Y 0
    • K 20
    CMYK color chart

#8b5ecc color description : Moderate violet.

#8b5ecc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8b5ecc has RGB values of R:139, G:94, B:204 and CMYK values of C:0.32, M:0.54, Y:0, K:0.2. Its decimal value is 9133772.

Hex triplet 8b5ecc #8b5ecc
RGB Decimal 139, 94, 204 rgb(139,94,204)
RGB Percent 54.5, 36.9, 80 rgb(54.5%,36.9%,80%)
CMYK 32, 54, 0, 20
HSL 264.5°, 51.9, 58.4 hsl(264.5,51.9%,58.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 264.5°, 53.9, 80
Web Safe 9966cc #9966cc
CIE-LAB 49.319, 41.135, -50.64
XYZ 25.547, 17.854, 59.224
xyY 0.249, 0.174, 17.854
CIE-LCH 49.319, 65.242, 309.087
CIE-LUV 49.319, 12.252, -81.551
Hunter-Lab 42.254, 33.979, -53.523
Binary 10001011, 01011110, 11001100

Color Schemes with #8b5ecc

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Alternatives to #8b5ecc

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#8b5ecc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8b5ecc

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CSS codes
.text {color:#8b5ecc;}
.background {background-color:#8b5ecc;}
.border {border:1px solid #8b5ecc;}

Shades and Tints of #8b5ecc

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, #020103 is the darkest color, while #f6f3fb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #8b5ecc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #948f9b is the less saturated color, while #822dfd is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8b5ecc 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
  • #787878 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #7c7389 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #3d79de Protanopia 1% of men
  • #447dc6 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #7f7a83 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #596fd7 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #5e71c8 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #83709d Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population