#8b8cad Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8b8cad is composed of 54.5% red, 54.9% green and 67.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 19.7% cyan, 19.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 32.2% black. It has a hue angle of 238.2 degrees, a saturation of 17.2% and a lightness of 61.2%. #8b8cad color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #17195b. Closest websafe color is: #999999.

    • R 55
    • G 55
    • B 68
    RGB color chart
    • C 20
    • M 19
    • Y 0
    • K 32
    CMYK color chart

#8b8cad color description : Dark grayish blue.

#8b8cad Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8b8cad has RGB values of R:139, G:140, B:173 and CMYK values of C:0.2, M:0.19, Y:0, K:0.32. Its decimal value is 9145517.

Hex triplet 8b8cad #8b8cad
RGB Decimal 139, 140, 173 rgb(139,140,173)
RGB Percent 54.5, 54.9, 67.8 rgb(54.5%,54.9%,67.8%)
CMYK 20, 19, 0, 32
HSL 238.2°, 17.2, 61.2 hsl(238.2,17.2%,61.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 238.2°, 19.7, 67.8
Web Safe 999999 #999999
CIE-LAB 59.216, 6.761, -17.44
XYZ 27.567, 27.262, 43.343
xyY 0.281, 0.278, 27.262
CIE-LCH 59.216, 18.705, 291.19
CIE-LUV 59.216, -2.464, -27.13
Hunter-Lab 52.213, 2.87, -12.668
Binary 10001011, 10001100, 10101101

Color Schemes with #8b8cad

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Alternatives to #8b8cad

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#8b8cad Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8b8cad

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CSS codes
.text {color:#8b8cad;}
.background {background-color:#8b8cad;}
.border {border:1px solid #8b8cad;}

Shades and Tints of #8b8cad

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, #07070a is the darkest color, while #fefefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #8b8cad

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #9a9a9e is the less saturated color, while #3f44f9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8b8cad 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
  • #8f8f8f Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #8e8e95 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #8c93b1 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9291b1 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #8d959f Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8c90b0 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #8f8faf Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #8c91a4 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population