#8e5cbd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8e5cbd is composed of 55.7% red, 36.1% green and 74.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 24.9% cyan, 51.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 25.9% black. It has a hue angle of 270.9 degrees, a saturation of 42.4% and a lightness of 55.1%. #8e5cbd color hex could be obtained by blending #ffb8ff with #1d007b. Closest websafe color is: #9966cc.

    • R 56
    • G 36
    • B 74
    RGB color chart
    • C 25
    • M 51
    • Y 0
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#8e5cbd color description : Moderate violet.

#8e5cbd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8e5cbd has RGB values of R:142, G:92, B:189 and CMYK values of C:0.25, M:0.51, Y:0, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 9329853.

Hex triplet 8e5cbd #8e5cbd
RGB Decimal 142, 92, 189 rgb(142,92,189)
RGB Percent 55.7, 36.1, 74.1 rgb(55.7%,36.1%,74.1%)
CMYK 25, 51, 0, 26
HSL 270.9°, 42.4, 55.1 hsl(270.9,42.4%,55.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 270.9°, 51.3, 74.1
Web Safe 9966cc #9966cc
CIE-LAB 48.36, 39.344, -43.504
XYZ 24.166, 17.08, 50.165
xyY 0.264, 0.187, 17.08
CIE-LCH 48.36, 58.656, 312.125
CIE-LUV 48.36, 16.671, -70.14
Hunter-Lab 41.327, 32.056, -43.039
Binary 10001110, 01011100, 10111101

Color Schemes with #8e5cbd

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Alternatives to #8e5cbd

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#8e5cbd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8e5cbd

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CSS codes
.text {color:#8e5cbd;}
.background {background-color:#8e5cbd;}
.border {border:1px solid #8e5cbd;}

Shades and Tints of #8e5cbd

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, #030205 is the darkest color, while #f8f6fb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #8e5cbd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #8d8891 is the less saturated color, while #901efb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8e5cbd 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
  • #767676 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #7b7184 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #4b77cf Protanopia 1% of men
  • #547ab8 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #86757e Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #636dc8 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #696fba Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #886c94 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population