#8b799e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8b799e is composed of 54.5% red, 47.5% green and 62% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 12% cyan, 23.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 38% black. It has a hue angle of 269.2 degrees, a saturation of 16% and a lightness of 54.7%. #8b799e color hex could be obtained by blending #fff2ff with #17003d. Closest websafe color is: #996699.

    • R 55
    • G 47
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 12
    • M 23
    • Y 0
    • K 38
    CMYK color chart

#8b799e color description : Dark grayish violet.

#8b799e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8b799e has RGB values of R:139, G:121, B:158 and CMYK values of C:0.12, M:0.23, Y:0, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 9140638.

Hex triplet 8b799e #8b799e
RGB Decimal 139, 121, 158 rgb(139,121,158)
RGB Percent 54.5, 47.5, 62 rgb(54.5%,47.5%,62%)
CMYK 12, 23, 0, 38
HSL 269.2°, 16, 54.7 hsl(269.2,16%,54.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 269.2°, 23.4, 62
Web Safe 996699 #996699
CIE-LAB 53.635, 14.359, -17.302
XYZ 23.655, 21.632, 35.275
xyY 0.294, 0.269, 21.632
CIE-LCH 53.635, 22.484, 309.69
CIE-LUV 53.635, 7.385, -27.519
Hunter-Lab 46.511, 9.391, -12.41
Binary 10001011, 01111001, 10011110

Color Schemes with #8b799e

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Alternatives to #8b799e

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#8b799e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8b799e

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CSS codes
.text {color:#8b799e;}
.background {background-color:#8b799e;}
.border {border:1px solid #8b799e;}

Shades and Tints of #8b799e

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, #020203 is the darkest color, while #f7f6f9 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #8b799e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #8b8b8c is the less saturated color, while #8920f7 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8b799e 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
  • #838383 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #858188 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #7e85a6 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8484a1 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #8c848d Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8280a3 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #8780a0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #8c8093 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population