#8e8a99 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8e8a99 is composed of 55.7% red, 54.1% green and 60% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 7.2% cyan, 9.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 40% black. It has a hue angle of 256 degrees, a saturation of 6.8% and a lightness of 57.1%. #8e8a99 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #1d1533. Closest websafe color is: #999999.

    • R 56
    • G 54
    • B 60
    RGB color chart
    • C 7
    • M 10
    • Y 0
    • K 40
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#8e8a99 color description : Dark grayish violet.

#8e8a99 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8e8a99 has RGB values of R:142, G:138, B:153 and CMYK values of C:0.07, M:0.1, Y:0, K:0.4. Its decimal value is 9341593.

Hex triplet 8e8a99 #8e8a99
RGB Decimal 142, 138, 153 rgb(142,138,153)
RGB Percent 55.7, 54.1, 60 rgb(55.7%,54.1%,60%)
CMYK 7, 10, 0, 40
HSL 256°, 6.8, 57.1 hsl(256,6.8%,57.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 256°, 9.8, 60
Web Safe 999999 #999999
CIE-LAB 58.252, 4.49, -7.436
XYZ 25.993, 26.228, 33.828
xyY 0.302, 0.305, 26.228
CIE-LCH 58.252, 8.687, 301.124
CIE-LUV 58.252, 1.333, -11.491
Hunter-Lab 51.213, 0.973, -3.315
Binary 10001110, 10001010, 10011001

Color Schemes with #8e8a99

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Alternatives to #8e8a99

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#8e8a99 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8e8a99

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CSS codes
.text {color:#8e8a99;}
.background {background-color:#8e8a99;}
.border {border:1px solid #8e8a99;}

Shades and Tints of #8e8a99

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, #080809 is the darkest color, while #fdfdfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #8e8a99

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #8e8a99 is the less saturated color, while #5f25fe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8e8a99 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
  • #8d8d8d Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #8d8c8f Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #90919e Protanopia 1% of men
  • #998e9e Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #93909a Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8f8e9c Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #958c9c Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #918e9a Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population