#8972bc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8972bc is composed of 53.7% red, 44.7% green and 73.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 27.1% cyan, 39.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 258.6 degrees, a saturation of 35.6% and a lightness of 59.2%. #8972bc color hex could be obtained by blending #ffe4ff with #130079. Closest websafe color is: #9966cc.

    • R 54
    • G 45
    • B 74
    RGB color chart
    • C 27
    • M 39
    • Y 0
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#8972bc color description : Slightly desaturated violet.

#8972bc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8972bc has RGB values of R:137, G:114, B:188 and CMYK values of C:0.27, M:0.39, Y:0, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 9007804.

Hex triplet 8972bc #8972bc
RGB Decimal 137, 114, 188 rgb(137,114,188)
RGB Percent 53.7, 44.7, 73.7 rgb(53.7%,44.7%,73.7%)
CMYK 27, 39, 0, 26
HSL 258.6°, 35.6, 59.2 hsl(258.6,35.6%,59.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 258.6°, 39.4, 73.7
Web Safe 9966cc #9966cc
CIE-LAB 52.932, 24.979, -35.746
XYZ 25.409, 20.984, 50.286
xyY 0.263, 0.217, 20.984
CIE-LCH 52.932, 43.608, 304.945
CIE-LUV 52.932, 6.297, -57.611
Hunter-Lab 45.808, 18.848, -33.02
Binary 10001001, 01110010, 10111100

Color Schemes with #8972bc

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Alternatives to #8972bc

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#8972bc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8972bc

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

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, #030305 is the darkest color, while #f8f7fb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #8972bc

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

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8972bc 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
  • #6a82c6 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #6c84bb Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #83848d Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #757cc2 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #767dbb Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #857d9e Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population