#8e72bc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8e72bc is composed of 55.7% red, 44.7% green and 73.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 24.5% cyan, 39.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 262.7 degrees, a saturation of 35.6% and a lightness of 59.2%. #8e72bc color hex could be obtained by blending #ffe4ff with #1d0079. Closest websafe color is: #9966cc.

    • R 56
    • G 45
    • B 74
    RGB color chart
    • C 24
    • M 39
    • Y 0
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#8e72bc color description : Slightly desaturated violet.

#8e72bc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8e72bc has RGB values of R:142, G:114, B:188 and CMYK values of C:0.24, M:0.39, Y:0, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 9335484.

Hex triplet 8e72bc #8e72bc
RGB Decimal 142, 114, 188 rgb(142,114,188)
RGB Percent 55.7, 44.7, 73.7 rgb(55.7%,44.7%,73.7%)
CMYK 24, 39, 0, 26
HSL 262.7°, 35.6, 59.2 hsl(262.7,35.6%,59.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 262.7°, 39.4, 73.7
Web Safe 9966cc #9966cc
CIE-LAB 53.402, 26.457, -34.975
XYZ 26.248, 21.416, 50.325
xyY 0.268, 0.219, 21.416
CIE-LCH 53.402, 43.855, 307.106
CIE-LUV 53.402, 8.88, -56.689
Hunter-Lab 46.278, 20.257, -32.081
Binary 10001110, 01110010, 10111100

Color Schemes with #8e72bc

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Alternatives to #8e72bc

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#8e72bc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8e72bc

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CSS codes
.text {color:#8e72bc;}
.background {background-color:#8e72bc;}
.border {border:1px solid #8e72bc;}

Shades and Tints of #8e72bc

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, #040305 is the darkest color, while #f9f7fb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #8e72bc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #96929c is the less saturated color, while #7e32fc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8e72bc 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
  • #838383 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #85808e Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6b83c7 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #6f85bb Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #89848d Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #787dc3 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7a7ebb Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #8a7d9e Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population