#8B3C74 Hex Color Code

#8B3C74

The Hexadecimal Color #8B3C74 is a contrast shade of Dim Gray. #8B3C74 RGB value is rgb(139, 60, 116). RGB Color Model of #8B3C74 consists of 54% red, 23% green and 45% blue. HSL color Mode of #8B3C74 has 317°(degrees) Hue, 40% Saturation and 39% Lightness. #8B3C74 color has an wavelength of 420.40741nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #8B3C74 is #996699. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #8B3C74 is #847. The Closest Color to #8B3C74 is #696969. Official Name of #8B3C74 Hex Code is Plum. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #8B3C74 is 0 Cyan 57 Magenta 17 Yellow 45 Black and #8B3C74 CMY is 0, 57, 17. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #8B3C74 is hsl(317,40,39, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(317, 57, 55). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #8B3C74 is 15.42, 9.98, 17.63.
Hex8 Value of #8B3C74 is #8B3C74FF. Decimal Value of #8B3C74 is 9124980 and Octal Value of #8B3C74 is 42636164. Binary Value of #8B3C74 is 10001011, 111100, 1110100 and Android of #8B3C74 is 4287315060 / 0xff8b3c74. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #8B3C74 is 0.358, 0.232, 0.232 and YIQ Color Space of #8B3C74 is 90.005, 29.0833, 34.1357. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #8B3C74 is 12.72, 6.2, 17.52. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #8B3C74 is 37.81, 40.78, -16.24. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #8B3C74 is 37.81, 41.82, -27.7. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #8B3C74 is 37.81, 43.89, 338.29. Hunter Lab variable of #8B3C74 is 31.59, 31.84, -10.97.

#8B3C74 - Plum Color Image
#8B3C74 - Plum Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #8B3C74

RGB Percentages of #8B3C74

54%
23%
45%

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 #8B3C74

54.51%
23.53%
45.49%

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 #8B3C74

0%
57%
17%
45%

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 #8B3C74

To get 25% Saturated #8B3C74 Color, you need to convert the hex color #8B3C74 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 #8B3C74 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 #8B3C74

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 #8B3C74

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 #8B3C74

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 #8B3C74 to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #8B3C74 to it's the darkest color.

#8B3C74 Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(139, 60, 116)
RGB Percent 54%, 23%, 45%
RYB 139.0, 60.0, 116.0
CMYK 0, 57, 17, 45
CMY 0, 57, 17
HSL hsl(317, 40%, 39%)
HSLA hsl(317, 40%, 39%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(317, 57, 55)
XYZ 15.42, 9.98, 17.63
Hex8 Value #8B3C74FF
Decimal Value 9124980
Octal Value 42636164
Binary Value 10001011,111100,1110100
Android 4287315060 / 0xff8b3c74
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(317, 40%, 39%)
xyY 0.358, 0.232, 9.983
YIQ 90.005, 29.0833, 34.1357
LMS 12.72, 6.2, 17.52
CieLAB 37.81, 40.78, -16.24
CieLUV : LCHuv 37.81, 41.82, -27.7
CieLCH : LCHab 37.81, 43.89, 338.29
Hunter Lab 31.59, 31.84, -10.97
YUV 90.005, 12.8, 42.98
YDbDr 90.005, 39.1, -93.16
YCbCr 93.3, 140.89, 158.7
YCoCg 93.75, 127.5, -33.75
YPbPr 90.01, 14.67, 34.95
Munsell Color System 9927.49 365.13/343.73

#8B3C74 HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#8B3C74 as Background:

From birth, man carries the weight of gravity on his shoulders. He is bolted to earth. But man has only to sink beneath the surface and he is free.

Jacques Yves Cousteau
<p style="background: #8B3C74">…</p>

#8B3C74 as Text Color:

Be quiet now and wait. It may be that the ocean one, the one we desire so to move into and become, desires us out here on land a little longer, going our sundry roads to the shore.

Rumi
<p style="color: #8B3C74">…</p>

#8B3C74 as Text Shadow:

I'll love you till the ocean Is folded and hung up to dry And the seven stars go squawking Like geese about the sky.

W. H. Auden
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #8B3C74">…</p>

#8B3C74 as Linear Gradient:

To me the sea is a continual miracle; The fishes that swim - the rocks - the motion of the waves - the ships, with men in them, what stranger miracles are there?

Walt Whitman
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #8B3C74)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #8B3C74?

RGB Value for #8B3C74 is rgb(139, 60, 116).

What is the RGB percentage of #8B3C74?

RGB percentage for #8B3C74 is 54% Red 23% Green 45% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #8B3C74?

CMYK Color Model of #8B3C74 is 0 Cyan 57 Magenta 17 Yellow 45 Black.

What is the HSL value of #8B3C74?

HSL Value of #8B3C74 is 317°(degrees) Hue 40 Saturation 39 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #8B3C74?

HSV Value of #8B3C74 is 317 Hue 57 Saturation 55 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #8B3C74?

XYZ Color Model of #8B3C74 is 15.42, 9.98, 17.63.