#8972bd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8972bd is composed of 53.7% red, 44.7% green and 74.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 27.5% cyan, 39.7% magenta, 0% yellow and 25.9% black. It has a hue angle of 258.4 degrees, a saturation of 36.2% and a lightness of 59.4%. #8972bd color hex could be obtained by blending #ffe4ff with #13007b. Closest websafe color is: #9966cc.

    • R 54
    • G 45
    • B 74
    RGB color chart
    • C 28
    • M 40
    • Y 0
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#8972bd color description : Slightly desaturated violet.

#8972bd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8972bd has RGB values of R:137, G:114, B:189 and CMYK values of C:0.28, M:0.4, Y:0, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 9007805.

Hex triplet 8972bd #8972bd
RGB Decimal 137, 114, 189 rgb(137,114,189)
RGB Percent 53.7, 44.7, 74.1 rgb(53.7%,44.7%,74.1%)
CMYK 28, 40, 0, 26
HSL 258.4°, 36.2, 59.4 hsl(258.4,36.2%,59.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 258.4°, 39.7, 74.1
Web Safe 9966cc #9966cc
CIE-LAB 52.979, 25.231, -36.246
XYZ 25.518, 21.027, 50.856
xyY 0.262, 0.216, 21.027
CIE-LCH 52.979, 44.163, 304.842
CIE-LUV 52.979, 6.194, -58.443
Hunter-Lab 45.855, 19.085, -33.657
Binary 10001001, 01110010, 10111101

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Alternatives to #8972bd

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#8972bd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8972bd

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CSS codes
.text {color:#8972bd;}
.background {background-color:#8972bd;}
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Shades and Tints of #8972bd

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, #040306 is the darkest color, while #f9f8fc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #8972bd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #95929d is the less saturated color, while #7032fd is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8972bd 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
  • #818181 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #837e8d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6982c7 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #6c84bc Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #83848e Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #757cc3 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #767dbc Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #857d9f Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population