#8978B2 Hex Color Code

#8978B2

The Hexadecimal Color #8978B2 is a contrast shade of Light Slate Gray. #8978B2 RGB value is rgb(137, 120, 178). RGB Color Model of #8978B2 consists of 53% red, 47% green and 69% blue. HSL color Mode of #8978B2 has 258°(degrees) Hue, 27% Saturation and 58% Lightness. #8978B2 color has an wavelength of 457.55556nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #8978B2 is #9999CC. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #8978B2 is #87A. The Closest Color to #8978B2 is #778899. Official Name of #8978B2 Hex Code is Purple Mountain's Majesty. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #8978B2 is 23 Cyan 33 Magenta 0 Yellow 30 Black and #8978B2 CMY is 23, 33, 0. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #8978B2 is hsl(258,27,58, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(258, 33, 70). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #8978B2 is 25.07, 21.97, 45.03.
Hex8 Value of #8978B2 is #8978B2FF. Decimal Value of #8978B2 is 9009330 and Octal Value of #8978B2 is 42274262. Binary Value of #8978B2 is 10001001, 1111000, 10110010 and Android of #8978B2 is 4287199410 / 0xff8978b2. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #8978B2 is 0.272, 0.239, 0.239 and YIQ Color Space of #8978B2 is 131.695, -8.5051, 21.6451. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #8978B2 is 20.5, 19.93, 44.66. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #8978B2 is 54.0, 18.95, -28.33. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #8978B2 is 54.0, 4.87, -45.33. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #8978B2 is 54.0, 34.08, 303.78. Hunter Lab variable of #8978B2 is 46.87, 13.45, -24.15.

#8978B2 - Purple Mountain's Majesty Color Image
#8978B2 - Purple Mountain's Majesty Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #8978B2

RGB Percentages of #8978B2

53%
47%
69%

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 #8978B2

53.73%
47.06%
69.8%

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 #8978B2

23%
33%
0%
30%

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 #8978B2

To get 25% Saturated #8978B2 Color, you need to convert the hex color #8978B2 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 #8978B2 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 #8978B2

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 #8978B2

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 #8978B2

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 #8978B2 to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #8978B2 to it's the darkest color.

#8978B2 Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(137, 120, 178)
RGB Percent 53%, 47%, 69%
RYB 137.0, 120.0, 178.0
CMYK 23, 33, 0, 30
CMY 23, 33, 0
HSL hsl(258, 27%, 58%)
HSLA hsl(258, 27%, 58%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(258, 33, 70)
XYZ 25.07, 21.97, 45.03
Hex8 Value #8978B2FF
Decimal Value 9009330
Octal Value 42274262
Binary Value 10001001,1111000,10110010
Android 4287199410 / 0xff8978b2
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(258, 27%, 58%)
xyY 0.272, 0.239, 21.965
YIQ 131.695, -8.5051, 21.6451
LMS 20.5, 19.93, 44.66
CieLAB 54.0, 18.95, -28.33
CieLUV : LCHuv 54.0, 4.87, -45.33
CieLCH : LCHab 54.0, 34.08, 303.78
Hunter Lab 46.87, 13.45, -24.15
YUV 131.695, 22.79, 4.65
YDbDr 131.695, 69.66, -10.07
YCbCr 129.1, 150.95, 131.32
YCoCg 138.75, 157.5, -18.75
YPbPr 131.69, 26.13, 3.78
Munsell Color System 11300.75 168.87/289.07

#8978B2 HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#8978B2 as Background:

Whenever someone says the words 'Our friendship is more important than this,' watch out, because it almost never is.

Nora Ephron
<p style="background: #8978B2">…</p>

#8978B2 as Text Color:

Love between man and man is impossible because there must not be sexual intercourse and friendship between man and woman is impossible because there must be sexual intercourse.

James Joyce
<p style="color: #8978B2">…</p>

#8978B2 as Text Shadow:

There is a power in love to divine another's destiny better than that other can, and by heroic encouragements, hold him to his task. What has friendship so signal as its sublime attraction to whatever virtue is in us?

Ralph Waldo Emerson
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #8978B2">…</p>

#8978B2 as Linear Gradient:

Be not forward, but friendly and courteous; the first to salute, hear and answer; and be not pensive when it is time to converse.

George Washington
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #8978B2)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #8978B2?

RGB Value for #8978B2 is rgb(137, 120, 178).

What is the RGB percentage of #8978B2?

RGB percentage for #8978B2 is 53% Red 47% Green 69% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #8978B2?

CMYK Color Model of #8978B2 is 23 Cyan 33 Magenta 0 Yellow 30 Black.

What is the HSL value of #8978B2?

HSL Value of #8978B2 is 258°(degrees) Hue 27 Saturation 58 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #8978B2?

HSV Value of #8978B2 is 258 Hue 33 Saturation 70 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #8978B2?

XYZ Color Model of #8978B2 is 25.07, 21.97, 45.03.