#8972bb Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8972bb is composed of 53.7% red, 44.7% green and 73.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 26.7% cyan, 39% magenta, 0% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 258.9 degrees, a saturation of 34.9% and a lightness of 59%. #8972bb color hex could be obtained by blending #ffe4ff with #130077. Closest websafe color is: #9966cc.

    • R 54
    • G 45
    • B 73
    RGB color chart
    • C 27
    • M 39
    • Y 0
    • K 27
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#8972bb color description : Slightly desaturated violet.

#8972bb Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8972bb has RGB values of R:137, G:114, B:187 and CMYK values of C:0.27, M:0.39, Y:0, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 9007803.

Hex triplet 8972bb #8972bb
RGB Decimal 137, 114, 187 rgb(137,114,187)
RGB Percent 53.7, 44.7, 73.3 rgb(53.7%,44.7%,73.3%)
CMYK 27, 39, 0, 27
HSL 258.9°, 34.9, 59 hsl(258.9,34.9%,59%)
HSV (or HSB) 258.9°, 39, 73.3
Web Safe 9966cc #9966cc
CIE-LAB 52.885, 24.727, -35.245
XYZ 25.302, 20.941, 49.72
xyY 0.264, 0.218, 20.941
CIE-LCH 52.885, 43.054, 305.053
CIE-LUV 52.885, 6.4, -56.778
Hunter-Lab 45.761, 18.613, -32.386
Binary 10001001, 01110010, 10111011

Color Schemes with #8972bb

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Alternatives to #8972bb

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#8972bb Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8972bb

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CSS codes
.text {color:#8972bb;}
.background {background-color:#8972bb;}
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Shades and Tints of #8972bb

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 #8972bb

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #95929b is the less saturated color, while #7132fb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8972bb 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
  • #818181 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #837e8d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6a82c5 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #6d84ba Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #83848d Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #757cc1 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #777dba Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #857d9e Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population