#87979C Hex Color Code

#87979C

The Hexadecimal Color #87979C is a contrast shade of Light Slate Gray. #87979C RGB value is rgb(135, 151, 156). RGB Color Model of #87979C consists of 52% red, 59% green and 61% blue. HSL color Mode of #87979C has 194°(degrees) Hue, 10% Saturation and 57% Lightness. #87979C color has an wavelength of 497.85185nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #87979C is #9999CC. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #87979C is #899. The Closest Color to #87979C is #778899. Official Name of #87979C Hex Code is Regent Gray. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #87979C is 13 Cyan 3 Magenta 0 Yellow 39 Black and #87979C CMY is 13, 3, 0. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #87979C is hsl(194,10,57, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(194, 13, 61). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #87979C is 27.06, 29.68, 35.75.
Hex8 Value of #87979C is #87979CFF. Decimal Value of #87979C is 8886172 and Octal Value of #87979C is 41713634. Binary Value of #87979C is 10000111, 10010111, 10011100 and Android of #87979C is 4287076252 / 0xff87979c. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #87979C is 0.293, 0.321, 0.321 and YIQ Color Space of #87979C is 146.786, -11.1409, -1.828. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #87979C is 26.77, 31.56, 35.64. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #87979C is 61.38, -4.59, -4.57. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #87979C is 61.38, -8.83, -5.91. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #87979C is 61.38, 6.48, 224.87. Hunter Lab variable of #87979C is 54.48, -6.68, -0.77.

#87979C - Regent Gray Color Image
#87979C - Regent Gray Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #87979C

RGB Percentages of #87979C

52%
59%
61%

RGB stands for Red, Green, and Blue, which are the three primary colors used to create a vast array of colors by varying their intensities. By adjusting the brightness of these three primary colors, virtually any color visible to the human eye can be produced.

RYB Percentages of #87979C

52.94%
56.5%
61.18%

The RYB color model is based on Red, Yellow, and Blue Colors. When two primary colors are mixed, they form a secondary color or when mixed all, they result in tertiary color.

CMYK Percentages of #87979C

13%
3%
0%
39%

CMYK stands for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (Black). Starting with a white canvas, various amounts of cyan, magenta, yellow, and black ink are combined to absorb or subtract specific wavelengths of light, resulting in the desired color.

Various Color Shades of #87979C

To get 25% Saturated #87979C Color, you need to convert the hex color #87979C to the HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) color space, increase the saturation value by 25%, and then convert it back to the hex color. To desaturate a color by 25%, we need to reduce its saturation level while keeping the same hue and lightness. Saturation represents the intensity or vividness of a color. A 100% saturation means the color is fully vivid, while a 0% saturation results in a shade of gray. To make a color 25% darker or 25% lighter, you need to reduce the intensity of each of its RGB (Red, Green, Blue) components by 25% or increase it to 25%. Inverting a #87979C hex color involves converting each of its RGB (Red, Green, Blue) components to their complementary values. The complementary color is found by subtracting each component's value from the maximum value of 255.

Analogous and Monochromatic Colors of #87979C

Analogous colors are groups of hues that are located next to each other on the color wheel. These colors share a similar undertone and create a sense of harmony when used together. Analogous color schemes are mainly used in design or art to create a sense of cohesion and flow in a color scheme composition.

Monochromatic colors refer to a color scheme that uses variations of a single color. These variations are achieved by adjusting the shade, tint, or tone of the base color. Monochromatic approach is commonly used in interior design or fashion to create a sense of understated elegance and give a sense of simplicity and consistency.

Triad, Tetrad and SplitComplement of #87979C

Triad, Tetrad, and Split Complement are hex color schemes used in art to create harmonious combinations of colors.

The Triad color scheme involves three colors that are evenly spaced around the color wheel, forming an equilateral triangle. The primary triad includes red, blue, and yellow, while other triadic combinations can be formed with different hues. Triad color schemes offer a balanced contrast and are versatile for creating vibrant and dynamic visuals.

The Tetrad color scheme incorporates four colors that are arranged in two complementary pairs. These pairs create a rectangle or square shape on the color wheel. The primary Tetrad includes two sets of complementary colors, such as red and green, and blue and orange. This scheme provides a wide range of color options and allows for both strong contrast and harmonious blends.

The Split Complement color scheme involves a base color paired with the two colors adjacent to its complementary color on the color wheel. For example, if the base color is blue, the Split Complement scheme would include blue, yellow-orange, and red-orange. This combination maintains contrast while offering a more subtle and balanced alternative to a complementary color scheme.

Tints and Shades of #87979C

A Color Tint is created by mixing white (#FFFFFF) to any pure color whereas A Color Shade is calculated by adding black (#000000) to any pure hue. See the Color Tints of #87979C to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #87979C to it's the darkest color.

#87979C Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(135, 151, 156)
RGB Percent 52%, 59%, 61%
RYB 135.0, 144.08, 156.0
CMYK 13, 3, 0, 39
CMY 13, 3, 0
HSL hsl(194, 10%, 57%)
HSLA hsl(194, 10%, 57%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(194, 13, 61)
XYZ 27.06, 29.68, 35.75
Hex8 Value #87979CFF
Decimal Value 8886172
Octal Value 41713634
Binary Value 10000111,10010111,10011100
Android 4287076252 / 0xff87979c
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(194, 10%, 57%)
xyY 0.293, 0.321, 29.684
YIQ 146.786, -11.1409, -1.828
LMS 26.77, 31.56, 35.64
CieLAB 61.38, -4.59, -4.57
CieLUV : LCHuv 61.38, -8.83, -5.91
CieLCH : LCHab 61.38, 6.48, 224.87
Hunter Lab 54.48, -6.68, -0.77
YUV 146.786, 4.53, -10.34
YDbDr 146.786, 13.87, 22.41
YCbCr 142.06, 132.57, 120.62
YCoCg 148.25, 145.5, 2.75
YPbPr 146.79, 5.2, -8.41
Munsell Color System 11812.45 59.18/216.21

#87979C HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#87979C as Background:

We do not wish success yet we obtain it. Always we find what we are not looking for. These words are too true not to become a proverb some day.

Honore de Balzac
<p style="background: #87979C">…</p>

#87979C as Text Color:

Singing and dancing alone will not advance one in the world. [Fr., Qui bien chante et bien danse fait un metier qui peu avance.]

Jean-Jacques Rousseau
<p style="color: #87979C">…</p>

#87979C as Text Shadow:

remember to recognize the small successes that you will have. Don't let the brightness of that big goal blind you to what happens on the way toward the goal. Meet one wave at a time and enjoy what progress you make. I want you please not to be taken up in the undertow of pessimism.

Lucille Ball
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #87979C">…</p>

#87979C as Linear Gradient:

Not that which men do worthily, but that which they do successfully, is what history makes haste to record.

Henry Ward Beecher
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #87979C)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #87979C?

RGB Value for #87979C is rgb(135, 151, 156).

What is the RGB percentage of #87979C?

RGB percentage for #87979C is 52% Red 59% Green 61% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #87979C?

CMYK Color Model of #87979C is 13 Cyan 3 Magenta 0 Yellow 39 Black.

What is the HSL value of #87979C?

HSL Value of #87979C is 194°(degrees) Hue 10 Saturation 57 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #87979C?

HSV Value of #87979C is 194 Hue 13 Saturation 61 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #87979C?

XYZ Color Model of #87979C is 27.06, 29.68, 35.75.