#8c799e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8c799e is composed of 54.9% red, 47.5% green and 62% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 11.4% cyan, 23.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 38% black. It has a hue angle of 270.8 degrees, a saturation of 16% and a lightness of 54.7%. #8c799e color hex could be obtained by blending #fff2ff with #19003d. Closest websafe color is: #996699.

    • R 55
    • G 47
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 11
    • M 23
    • Y 0
    • K 38
    CMYK color chart

#8c799e color description : Dark grayish violet.

#8c799e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8c799e has RGB values of R:140, G:121, B:158 and CMYK values of C:0.11, M:0.23, Y:0, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 9206174.

Hex triplet 8c799e #8c799e
RGB Decimal 140, 121, 158 rgb(140,121,158)
RGB Percent 54.9, 47.5, 62 rgb(54.9%,47.5%,62%)
CMYK 11, 23, 0, 38
HSL 270.8°, 16, 54.7 hsl(270.8,16%,54.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 270.8°, 23.4, 62
Web Safe 996699 #996699
CIE-LAB 53.728, 14.701, -17.152
XYZ 23.823, 21.719, 35.283
xyY 0.295, 0.269, 21.719
CIE-LCH 53.728, 22.59, 310.6
CIE-LUV 53.728, 7.951, -27.352
Hunter-Lab 46.604, 9.69, -12.265
Binary 10001100, 01111001, 10011110

Color Schemes with #8c799e

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Alternatives to #8c799e

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#8c799e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8c799e

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CSS codes
.text {color:#8c799e;}
.background {background-color:#8c799e;}
.border {border:1px solid #8c799e;}

Shades and Tints of #8c799e

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 #8c799e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #8c8b8c is the less saturated color, while #8e20f7 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8c799e 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
  • #8584a1 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #8d848d Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8381a3 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #8780a0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #8d8093 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population