#8e739d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8e739d is composed of 55.7% red, 45.1% green and 61.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 9.6% cyan, 26.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 38.4% black. It has a hue angle of 278.6 degrees, a saturation of 17.6% and a lightness of 53.3%. #8e739d color hex could be obtained by blending #ffe6ff with #1d003b. Closest websafe color is: #996699.

    • R 56
    • G 45
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 10
    • M 27
    • Y 0
    • K 38
    CMYK color chart

#8e739d color description : Mostly desaturated dark violet.

#8e739d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8e739d has RGB values of R:142, G:115, B:157 and CMYK values of C:0.1, M:0.27, Y:0, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 9335709.

Hex triplet 8e739d #8e739d
RGB Decimal 142, 115, 157 rgb(142,115,157)
RGB Percent 55.7, 45.1, 61.6 rgb(55.7%,45.1%,61.6%)
CMYK 10, 27, 0, 38
HSL 278.6°, 17.6, 53.3 hsl(278.6,17.6%,53.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 278.6°, 26.8, 61.6
Web Safe 996699 #996699
CIE-LAB 52.339, 18.68, -18.67
XYZ 23.371, 20.447, 34.612
xyY 0.298, 0.261, 20.447
CIE-LCH 52.339, 26.411, 315.016
CIE-LUV 52.339, 11.979, -30.097
Hunter-Lab 45.218, 13.125, -13.73
Binary 10001110, 01110011, 10011101

Color Schemes with #8e739d

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Alternatives to #8e739d

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#8e739d Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8e739d

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#8e739d border color

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CSS codes
.text {color:#8e739d;}
.background {background-color:#8e739d;}
.border {border:1px solid #8e739d;}

Shades and Tints of #8e739d

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, #09070a is the darkest color, while #fefdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #8e739d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #89858b is the less saturated color, while #a817f9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8e739d 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
  • #7982a7 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #80819f Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #8f7f88 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #807ca3 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #857c9e Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #8e7a8f Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population