#8e739b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8e739b is composed of 55.7% red, 45.1% green and 60.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 8.4% cyan, 25.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 39.2% black. It has a hue angle of 280.5 degrees, a saturation of 16.7% and a lightness of 52.9%. #8e739b color hex could be obtained by blending #ffe6ff with #1d0037. Closest websafe color is: #996699.

    • R 56
    • G 45
    • B 61
    RGB color chart
    • C 8
    • M 26
    • Y 0
    • K 39
    CMYK color chart

#8e739b color description : Mostly desaturated dark violet.

#8e739b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8e739b has RGB values of R:142, G:115, B:155 and CMYK values of C:0.08, M:0.26, Y:0, K:0.39. Its decimal value is 9335707.

Hex triplet 8e739b #8e739b
RGB Decimal 142, 115, 155 rgb(142,115,155)
RGB Percent 55.7, 45.1, 60.8 rgb(55.7%,45.1%,60.8%)
CMYK 8, 26, 0, 39
HSL 280.5°, 16.7, 52.9 hsl(280.5,16.7%,52.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 280.5°, 25.8, 60.8
Web Safe 996699 #996699
CIE-LAB 52.263, 18.247, -17.618
XYZ 23.202, 20.379, 33.72
xyY 0.3, 0.264, 20.379
CIE-LCH 52.263, 25.364, 316.006
CIE-LUV 52.263, 12.205, -28.43
Hunter-Lab 45.143, 12.74, -12.687
Binary 10001110, 01110011, 10011011

Color Schemes with #8e739b

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Alternatives to #8e739b

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#8e739b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8e739b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#8e739b;}
.background {background-color:#8e739b;}
.border {border:1px solid #8e739b;}

Shades and Tints of #8e739b

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, #080609 is the darkest color, while #fdfcfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #8e739b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #888589 is the less saturated color, while #ae17f7 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8e739b 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
  • #808080 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #837d85 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #7982a5 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #81809e Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #8f7f88 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #817ca1 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #867b9c Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #8e7a8e Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population