#8c27b4 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8c27b4 is composed of 54.9% red, 15.3% green and 70.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 22.2% cyan, 78.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 29.4% black. It has a hue angle of 283 degrees, a saturation of 64.4% and a lightness of 42.9%. #8c27b4 color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4eff with #190069. Closest websafe color is: #9933cc.

    • R 55
    • G 15
    • B 71
    RGB color chart
    • C 22
    • M 78
    • Y 0
    • K 29
    CMYK color chart

#8c27b4 color description : Strong violet.

#8c27b4 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8c27b4 has RGB values of R:140, G:39, B:180 and CMYK values of C:0.22, M:0.78, Y:0, K:0.29. Its decimal value is 9185204.

Hex triplet 8c27b4 #8c27b4
RGB Decimal 140, 39, 180 rgb(140,39,180)
RGB Percent 54.9, 15.3, 70.6 rgb(54.9%,15.3%,70.6%)
CMYK 22, 78, 0, 29
HSL 283°, 64.4, 42.9 hsl(283,64.4%,42.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 283°, 78.3, 70.6
Web Safe 9933cc #9933cc
CIE-LAB 38.415, 61.742, -54.188
XYZ 19.778, 10.323, 44.128
xyY 0.266, 0.139, 10.323
CIE-LCH 38.415, 82.149, 318.728
CIE-LUV 38.415, 29.89, -82.761
Hunter-Lab 32.129, 53.657, -58.944
Binary 10001100, 00100111, 10110100

Color Schemes with #8c27b4

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Alternatives to #8c27b4

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#8c27b4 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8c27b4

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CSS codes
.text {color:#8c27b4;}
.background {background-color:#8c27b4;}
.border {border:1px solid #8c27b4;}

Shades and Tints of #8c27b4

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 #f9f2fc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #8c27b4

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6f6a71 is the less saturated color, while #9b05d6 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8c27b4 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
  • #555555 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #604c68 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #0060bb Protanopia 1% of men
  • #0064a7 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #81575d Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #324bb8 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #324eac Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #85457c Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population