#8997bb Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8997bb is composed of 53.7% red, 59.2% green and 73.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 26.7% cyan, 19.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 223.2 degrees, a saturation of 26.9% and a lightness of 63.5%. #8997bb color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #132f77. Closest websafe color is: #9999cc.

    • R 54
    • G 59
    • B 73
    RGB color chart
    • C 27
    • M 19
    • Y 0
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#8997bb color description : Slightly desaturated blue.

#8997bb Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8997bb has RGB values of R:137, G:151, B:187 and CMYK values of C:0.27, M:0.19, Y:0, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 9017275.

Hex triplet 8997bb #8997bb
RGB Decimal 137, 151, 187 rgb(137,151,187)
RGB Percent 53.7, 59.2, 73.3 rgb(53.7%,59.2%,73.3%)
CMYK 27, 19, 0, 27
HSL 223.2°, 26.9, 63.5 hsl(223.2,26.9%,63.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 223.2°, 26.7, 73.3
Web Safe 9999cc #9999cc
CIE-LAB 62.54, 3.219, -20.316
XYZ 30.351, 31.039, 51.403
xyY 0.269, 0.275, 31.039
CIE-LCH 62.54, 20.569, 279.002
CIE-LUV 62.54, -9.029, -31.433
Hunter-Lab 55.712, -0.254, -15.705
Binary 10001001, 10010111, 10111011

Color Schemes with #8997bb

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Alternatives to #8997bb

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#8997bb Preview

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CSS codes
.text {color:#8997bb;}
.background {background-color:#8997bb;}
.border {border:1px solid #8997bb;}

Shades and Tints of #8997bb

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, #040406 is the darkest color, while #f9fafc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #8997bb

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #9ea0a6 is the less saturated color, while #497bfb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8997bb 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
  • #979797 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #94979e Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #949bbd Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9899bf Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #8a9fab Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #9099bc Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #9298bd Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #899cb1 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population