#8c9ae0 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8c9ae0 is composed of 54.9% red, 60.4% green and 87.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 37.5% cyan, 31.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 12.2% black. It has a hue angle of 230 degrees, a saturation of 57.5% and a lightness of 71.4%. #8c9ae0 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #1935c1. Closest websafe color is: #9999cc.

    • R 55
    • G 60
    • B 88
    RGB color chart
    • C 38
    • M 31
    • Y 0
    • K 12
    CMYK color chart

#8c9ae0 color description : Very soft blue.

#8c9ae0 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8c9ae0 has RGB values of R:140, G:154, B:224 and CMYK values of C:0.38, M:0.31, Y:0, K:0.12. Its decimal value is 9214688.

Hex triplet 8c9ae0 #8c9ae0
RGB Decimal 140, 154, 224 rgb(140,154,224)
RGB Percent 54.9, 60.4, 87.8 rgb(54.9%,60.4%,87.8%)
CMYK 38, 31, 0, 12
HSL 230°, 57.5, 71.4 hsl(230,57.5%,71.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 230°, 37.5, 87.8
Web Safe 9999cc #9999cc
CIE-LAB 65.016, 11.961, -37.108
XYZ 35.823, 34.068, 75.205
xyY 0.247, 0.235, 34.068
CIE-LCH 65.016, 38.988, 287.866
CIE-LUV 65.016, -10.429, -60.355
Hunter-Lab 58.367, 7.41, -35.537
Binary 10001100, 10011010, 11100000

Color Schemes with #8c9ae0

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

Alternatives to #8c9ae0

Below, you can see some colors close to #8c9ae0. Having a set of related colors can be useful if you need an inspirational alternative to your original color choice.

Similar Colors

#8c9ae0 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8c9ae0

This text has a font color of #8c9ae0.

<span style="color:#8c9ae0;">Text here</span>
#8c9ae0 background color

This paragraph has a background color of #8c9ae0.

<p style="background-color:#8c9ae0;">Content here</p>
#8c9ae0 border color

This element has a border color of #8c9ae0.

<div style="border:1px solid #8c9ae0;">Content here</div>
CSS codes
.text {color:#8c9ae0;}
.background {background-color:#8c9ae0;}
.border {border:1px solid #8c9ae0;}

Shades and Tints of #8c9ae0

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, #020309 is the darkest color, while #f8f9fd is the lightest one.

Shade Color Variation
Tint Color Variation

Tones of #8c9ae0

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #b3b4b9 is the less saturated color, while #7087fc is the most saturated one.

Tone Color Variation

Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8c9ae0 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
  • #9e9e9e Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #9a9dab Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #8ca0e2 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #89a1e0 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #84a8b4 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8c9ee1 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #8a9ee0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #87a3c4 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population