#8c97b8 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8c97b8 is composed of 54.9% red, 59.2% green and 72.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 23.9% cyan, 17.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 27.8% black. It has a hue angle of 225 degrees, a saturation of 23.7% and a lightness of 63.5%. #8c97b8 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #192f71. Closest websafe color is: #9999cc.

    • R 55
    • G 59
    • B 72
    RGB color chart
    • C 24
    • M 18
    • Y 0
    • K 28
    CMYK color chart

#8c97b8 color description : Grayish blue.

#8c97b8 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8c97b8 has RGB values of R:140, G:151, B:184 and CMYK values of C:0.24, M:0.18, Y:0, K:0.28. Its decimal value is 9213880.

Hex triplet 8c97b8 #8c97b8
RGB Decimal 140, 151, 184 rgb(140,151,184)
RGB Percent 54.9, 59.2, 72.2 rgb(54.9%,59.2%,72.2%)
CMYK 24, 18, 0, 28
HSL 225°, 23.7, 63.5 hsl(225,23.7%,63.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 225°, 23.9, 72.2
Web Safe 9999cc #9999cc
CIE-LAB 62.65, 3.424, -18.442
XYZ 30.532, 31.169, 49.752
xyY 0.274, 0.28, 31.169
CIE-LCH 62.65, 18.757, 280.518
CIE-LUV 62.65, -7.472, -28.491
Hunter-Lab 55.829, -0.083, -13.756
Binary 10001100, 10010111, 10111000

Color Schemes with #8c97b8

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Alternatives to #8c97b8

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#8c97b8 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8c97b8

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CSS codes
.text {color:#8c97b8;}
.background {background-color:#8c97b8;}
.border {border:1px solid #8c97b8;}

Shades and Tints of #8c97b8

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, #040406 is the darkest color, while #f9fafb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #8c97b8

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a1a2a3 is the less saturated color, while #4c77f8 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8c97b8 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
  • #979797 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #95979e Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #959bbb Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9a99bc Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #8d9faa Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #9299ba Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #9598ba Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #8d9caf Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population