#8b7799 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8b7799 is composed of 54.5% red, 46.7% green and 60% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 9.2% cyan, 22.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 40% black. It has a hue angle of 275.3 degrees, a saturation of 14.3% and a lightness of 53.3%. #8b7799 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffeeff with #170033. Closest websafe color is: #996699.

    • R 55
    • G 47
    • B 60
    RGB color chart
    • C 9
    • M 22
    • Y 0
    • K 40
    CMYK color chart

#8b7799 color description : Dark grayish violet.

#8b7799 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8b7799 has RGB values of R:139, G:119, B:153 and CMYK values of C:0.09, M:0.22, Y:0, K:0.4. Its decimal value is 9140121.

Hex triplet 8b7799 #8b7799
RGB Decimal 139, 119, 153 rgb(139,119,153)
RGB Percent 54.5, 46.7, 60 rgb(54.5%,46.7%,60%)
CMYK 9, 22, 0, 40
HSL 275.3°, 14.3, 53.3 hsl(275.3,14.3%,53.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 275.3°, 22.2, 60
Web Safe 996699 #996699
CIE-LAB 52.931, 14.432, -15.462
XYZ 22.993, 20.983, 32.974
xyY 0.299, 0.273, 20.983
CIE-LCH 52.931, 21.151, 313.027
CIE-LUV 52.931, 8.8, -24.673
Hunter-Lab 45.807, 9.437, -10.615
Binary 10001011, 01110111, 10011001

Color Schemes with #8b7799

Complementary Color
Analogous Color
Split Complementary Color
Triadic Color
Tetradic Color
Monochromatic Color

Alternatives to #8b7799

Below, you can see some colors close to #8b7799. Having a set of related colors can be useful if you need an inspirational alternative to your original color choice.

Similar Colors

#8b7799 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8b7799

This text has a font color of #8b7799.

<span style="color:#8b7799;">Text here</span>
#8b7799 background color

This paragraph has a background color of #8b7799.

<p style="background-color:#8b7799;">Content here</p>
#8b7799 border color

This element has a border color of #8b7799.

<div style="border:1px solid #8b7799;">Content here</div>
CSS codes
.text {color:#8b7799;}
.background {background-color:#8b7799;}
.border {border:1px solid #8b7799;}

Shades and Tints of #8b7799

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, #09070a is the darkest color, while #fefefe is the lightest one.

Shade Color Variation
Tint Color Variation

Tones of #8b7799

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #898090 is the less saturated color, while #9d12fe is the most saturated one.

Tone Color Variation

Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8b7799 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
  • #837f86 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #7d83a1 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #84829c Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #8d818a Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #827f9e Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #877e9b Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #8c7d90 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population