#8c36aa Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8c36aa is composed of 54.9% red, 21.2% green and 66.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 17.6% cyan, 68.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 33.3% black. It has a hue angle of 284.5 degrees, a saturation of 51.8% and a lightness of 43.9%. #8c36aa color hex could be obtained by blending #ff6cff with #190055. Closest websafe color is: #993399.

    • R 55
    • G 21
    • B 67
    RGB color chart
    • C 18
    • M 68
    • Y 0
    • K 33
    CMYK color chart

#8c36aa color description : Dark moderate violet.

#8c36aa Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8c36aa has RGB values of R:140, G:54, B:170 and CMYK values of C:0.18, M:0.68, Y:0, K:0.33. Its decimal value is 9189034.

Hex triplet 8c36aa #8c36aa
RGB Decimal 140, 54, 170 rgb(140,54,170)
RGB Percent 54.9, 21.2, 66.7 rgb(54.9%,21.2%,66.7%)
CMYK 18, 68, 0, 33
HSL 284.5°, 51.8, 43.9 hsl(284.5,51.8%,43.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 284.5°, 68.2, 66.7
Web Safe 993399 #993399
CIE-LAB 39.776, 53.92, -46.054
XYZ 19.389, 11.117, 39.152
xyY 0.278, 0.16, 11.117
CIE-LCH 39.776, 70.911, 319.499
CIE-LUV 39.776, 29.794, -71.765
Hunter-Lab 33.342, 45.454, -46.283
Binary 10001100, 00110110, 10101010

Color Schemes with #8c36aa

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Alternatives to #8c36aa

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#8c36aa Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8c36aa

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CSS codes
.text {color:#8c36aa;}
.background {background-color:#8c36aa;}
.border {border:1px solid #8c36aa;}

Shades and Tints of #8c36aa

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, #050206 is the darkest color, while #fbf6fc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #8c36aa

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #736a76 is the less saturated color, while #a502de is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8c36aa 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
  • #5d5d5d Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #66556c Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #0062c1 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #3866a2 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #845a60 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #3252b9 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #5655a5 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #874d7b Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population