#8c5ec5 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8c5ec5 is composed of 54.9% red, 36.9% green and 77.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 28.9% cyan, 52.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 22.7% black. It has a hue angle of 266.8 degrees, a saturation of 47% and a lightness of 57.1%. #8c5ec5 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffbcff with #19008b. Closest websafe color is: #9966cc.

    • R 55
    • G 37
    • B 77
    RGB color chart
    • C 29
    • M 52
    • Y 0
    • K 23
    CMYK color chart

#8c5ec5 color description : Moderate violet.

#8c5ec5 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8c5ec5 has RGB values of R:140, G:94, B:197 and CMYK values of C:0.29, M:0.52, Y:0, K:0.23. Its decimal value is 9199301.

Hex triplet 8c5ec5 #8c5ec5
RGB Decimal 140, 94, 197 rgb(140,94,197)
RGB Percent 54.9, 36.9, 77.3 rgb(54.9%,36.9%,77.3%)
CMYK 29, 52, 0, 23
HSL 266.8°, 47, 57.1 hsl(266.8,47%,57.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 266.8°, 52.3, 77.3
Web Safe 9966cc #9966cc
CIE-LAB 49.022, 39.638, -47.085
XYZ 24.894, 17.612, 54.908
xyY 0.256, 0.181, 17.612
CIE-LCH 49.022, 61.548, 310.092
CIE-LUV 49.022, 13.758, -75.865
Hunter-Lab 41.967, 32.442, -48.196
Binary 10001100, 01011110, 11000101

Color Schemes with #8c5ec5

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Alternatives to #8c5ec5

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#8c5ec5 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8c5ec5

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CSS codes
.text {color:#8c5ec5;}
.background {background-color:#8c5ec5;}
.border {border:1px solid #8c5ec5;}

Shades and Tints of #8c5ec5

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, #08040c is the darkest color, while #fdfdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #8c5ec5

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #919192 is the less saturated color, while #872bf8 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8c5ec5 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
  • #4678d7 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #4d7cc0 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #827981 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5f6ed0 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6471c1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #856f9a Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population