#8c79b8 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8c79b8 is composed of 54.9% red, 47.5% green and 72.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 23.9% cyan, 34.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 27.8% black. It has a hue angle of 258.1 degrees, a saturation of 30.7% and a lightness of 59.8%. #8c79b8 color hex could be obtained by blending #fff2ff with #190071. Closest websafe color is: #9966cc.

    • R 55
    • G 47
    • B 72
    RGB color chart
    • C 24
    • M 34
    • Y 0
    • K 28
    CMYK color chart

#8c79b8 color description : Slightly desaturated violet.

#8c79b8 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8c79b8 has RGB values of R:140, G:121, B:184 and CMYK values of C:0.24, M:0.34, Y:0, K:0.28. Its decimal value is 9206200.

Hex triplet 8c79b8 #8c79b8
RGB Decimal 140, 121, 184 rgb(140,121,184)
RGB Percent 54.9, 47.5, 72.2 rgb(54.9%,47.5%,72.2%)
CMYK 24, 34, 0, 28
HSL 258.1°, 30.7, 59.8 hsl(258.1,30.7%,59.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 258.1°, 34.2, 72.2
Web Safe 9966cc #9966cc
CIE-LAB 54.773, 20.773, -30.553
XYZ 26.303, 22.711, 48.343
xyY 0.27, 0.233, 22.711
CIE-LCH 54.773, 36.946, 304.212
CIE-LUV 54.773, 5.45, -49.215
Hunter-Lab 47.656, 15.122, -26.785
Binary 10001100, 01111001, 10111000

Color Schemes with #8c79b8

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Alternatives to #8c79b8

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#8c79b8 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8c79b8

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CSS codes
.text {color:#8c79b8;}
.background {background-color:#8c79b8;}
.border {border:1px solid #8c79b8;}

Shades and Tints of #8c79b8

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, #050407 is the darkest color, while #faf9fc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #8c79b8

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #9591a0 is the less saturated color, while #7032ff is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8c79b8 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
  • #868686 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #878390 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #7587c1 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7888b8 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #888892 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7d82bd Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7f82b8 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #8983a0 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population