#8e739c Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8e739c is composed of 55.7% red, 45.1% green and 61.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 9% cyan, 26.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 38.8% black. It has a hue angle of 279.5 degrees, a saturation of 17.2% and a lightness of 53.1%. #8e739c color hex could be obtained by blending #ffe6ff with #1d0039. Closest websafe color is: #996699.

    • R 56
    • G 45
    • B 61
    RGB color chart
    • C 9
    • M 26
    • Y 0
    • K 39
    CMYK color chart

#8e739c color description : Mostly desaturated dark violet.

#8e739c Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8e739c has RGB values of R:142, G:115, B:156 and CMYK values of C:0.09, M:0.26, Y:0, K:0.39. Its decimal value is 9335708.

Hex triplet 8e739c #8e739c
RGB Decimal 142, 115, 156 rgb(142,115,156)
RGB Percent 55.7, 45.1, 61.2 rgb(55.7%,45.1%,61.2%)
CMYK 9, 26, 0, 39
HSL 279.5°, 17.2, 53.1 hsl(279.5,17.2%,53.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 279.5°, 26.3, 61.2
Web Safe 996699 #996699
CIE-LAB 52.301, 18.463, -18.144
XYZ 23.286, 20.413, 34.164
xyY 0.299, 0.262, 20.413
CIE-LCH 52.301, 25.886, 315.5
CIE-LUV 52.301, 12.092, -29.263
Hunter-Lab 45.181, 12.932, -13.207
Binary 10001110, 01110011, 10011100

Color Schemes with #8e739c

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Alternatives to #8e739c

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#8e739c Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8e739c

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#8e739c border color

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CSS codes
.text {color:#8e739c;}
.background {background-color:#8e739c;}
.border {border:1px solid #8e739c;}

Shades and Tints of #8e739c

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, #080709 is the darkest color, while #fdfdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #8e739c

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #88858a is the less saturated color, while #ab17f8 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8e739c 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
  • #837d86 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #7982a6 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #81819e Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #8f7f88 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #807ca2 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #857b9d Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #8e7a8f Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population