#8c5ede Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8c5ede is composed of 54.9% red, 36.9% green and 87.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 36.9% cyan, 57.7% magenta, 0% yellow and 12.9% black. It has a hue angle of 261.6 degrees, a saturation of 66% and a lightness of 62%. #8c5ede color hex could be obtained by blending #ffbcff with #1900bd. Closest websafe color is: #9966cc.

    • R 55
    • G 37
    • B 87
    RGB color chart
    • C 37
    • M 58
    • Y 0
    • K 13
    CMYK color chart

#8c5ede color description : Soft violet.

#8c5ede Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8c5ede has RGB values of R:140, G:94, B:222 and CMYK values of C:0.37, M:0.58, Y:0, K:0.13. Its decimal value is 9199326.

Hex triplet 8c5ede #8c5ede
RGB Decimal 140, 94, 222 rgb(140,94,222)
RGB Percent 54.9, 36.9, 87.1 rgb(54.9%,36.9%,87.1%)
CMYK 37, 58, 0, 13
HSL 261.6°, 66, 62 hsl(261.6,66%,62%)
HSV (or HSB) 261.6°, 57.7, 87.1
Web Safe 9966cc #9966cc
CIE-LAB 50.517, 45.984, -58.965
XYZ 28.001, 18.855, 71.267
xyY 0.237, 0.16, 18.855
CIE-LCH 50.517, 74.776, 307.949
CIE-LUV 50.517, 10.278, -95.146
Hunter-Lab 43.422, 39.116, -66.916
Binary 10001100, 01011110, 11011110

Color Schemes with #8c5ede

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Alternatives to #8c5ede

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#8c5ede Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8c5ede

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CSS codes
.text {color:#8c5ede;}
.background {background-color:#8c5ede;}
.border {border:1px solid #8c5ede;}

Shades and Tints of #8c5ede

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, #010002 is the darkest color, while #f5f1fc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #8c5ede

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #9d9aa2 is the less saturated color, while #8440fc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8c5ede 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
  • #7a7a7a Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #7e748e Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #007bf2 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #2181d5 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #7a7f88 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #3270ea Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #4874d8 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #8173a7 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population