#8e979f Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8e979f is composed of 55.7% red, 59.2% green and 62.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 10.7% cyan, 5% magenta, 0% yellow and 37.6% black. It has a hue angle of 208.2 degrees, a saturation of 8.1% and a lightness of 59%. #8e979f color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #1d2f3f. Closest websafe color is: #999999.

    • R 56
    • G 59
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 11
    • M 5
    • Y 0
    • K 38
    CMYK color chart

#8e979f color description : Dark grayish blue.

#8e979f Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8e979f has RGB values of R:142, G:151, B:159 and CMYK values of C:0.11, M:0.05, Y:0, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 9344927.

Hex triplet 8e979f #8e979f
RGB Decimal 142, 151, 159 rgb(142,151,159)
RGB Percent 55.7, 59.2, 62.4 rgb(55.7%,59.2%,62.4%)
CMYK 11, 5, 0, 38
HSL 208.2°, 8.1, 59 hsl(208.2,8.1%,59%)
HSV (or HSB) 208.2°, 10.7, 62.4
Web Safe 999999 #999999
CIE-LAB 61.987, -1.571, -5.311
XYZ 28.479, 30.387, 37.164
xyY 0.297, 0.316, 30.387
CIE-LCH 61.987, 5.539, 253.518
CIE-LUV 61.987, -5.347, -7.494
Hunter-Lab 55.124, -4.25, -1.385
Binary 10001110, 10010111, 10011111

Color Schemes with #8e979f

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Alternatives to #8e979f

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#8e979f Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8e979f

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CSS codes
.text {color:#8e979f;}
.background {background-color:#8e979f;}
.border {border:1px solid #8e979f;}

Shades and Tints of #8e979f

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, #030304 is the darkest color, while #f8f9f9 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #8e979f

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #969797 is the less saturated color, while #369cf7 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8e979f 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
  • #959595 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #949597 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9b9aa2 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a497a5 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #949ba7 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #9699a1 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #9c97a3 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #929aa4 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population