#8C173B Hex Color Code

#8C173B

The Hexadecimal Color #8C173B is a contrast shade of Brown. #8C173B RGB value is rgb(140, 23, 59). RGB Color Model of #8C173B consists of 54% red, 9% green and 23% blue. HSL color Mode of #8C173B has 342°(degrees) Hue, 72% Saturation and 32% Lightness. #8C173B color has an wavelength of 404.66667nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #8C173B is #993366. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #8C173B is #813. The Closest Color to #8C173B is #A52A2A. Official Name of #8C173B Hex Code is Merlot. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #8C173B is 0 Cyan 84 Magenta 58 Yellow 45 Black and #8C173B CMY is 0, 84, 58. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #8C173B is hsl(342,72,32, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(342, 84, 55). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #8C173B is 11.91, 6.51, 4.77.
Hex8 Value of #8C173B is #8C173BFF. Decimal Value of #8C173B is 9180987 and Octal Value of #8C173B is 43013473. Binary Value of #8C173B is 10001100, 10111, 111011 and Android of #8C173B is 4287371067 / 0xff8c173b. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #8C173B is 0.514, 0.281, 0.281 and YIQ Color Space of #8C173B is 62.087, 58.1535, 35.9487. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #8C173B is 10.75, 2.7, 4.82. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #8C173B is 30.66, 49.06, 9.95. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #8C173B is 30.66, 74.45, 1.85. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #8C173B is 30.66, 50.06, 11.46. Hunter Lab variable of #8C173B is 25.51, 38.67, 6.78.

#8C173B - Merlot Color Image
#8C173B - Merlot Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #8C173B

RGB Percentages of #8C173B

54%
9%
23%

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 #8C173B

54.9%
9.02%
23.14%

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 #8C173B

0%
84%
58%
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 #8C173B

To get 25% Saturated #8C173B Color, you need to convert the hex color #8C173B 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 #8C173B 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 #8C173B

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 #8C173B

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 #8C173B

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 #8C173B to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #8C173B to it's the darkest color.

#8C173B Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(140, 23, 59)
RGB Percent 54%, 9%, 23%
RYB 140.0, 23.0, 59.0
CMYK 0, 84, 58, 45
CMY 0, 84, 58
HSL hsl(342, 72%, 32%)
HSLA hsl(342, 72%, 32%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(342, 84, 55)
XYZ 11.91, 6.51, 4.77
Hex8 Value #8C173BFF
Decimal Value 9180987
Octal Value 43013473
Binary Value 10001100,10111,111011
Android 4287371067 / 0xff8c173b
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(342, 72%, 32%)
xyY 0.514, 0.281, 6.506
YIQ 62.087, 58.1535, 35.9487
LMS 10.75, 2.7, 4.82
CieLAB 30.66, 49.06, 9.95
CieLUV : LCHuv 30.66, 74.45, 1.85
CieLCH : LCHab 30.66, 50.06, 11.46
Hunter Lab 25.51, 38.67, 6.78
YUV 62.087, -1.5, 68.35
YDbDr 62.087, -4.66, -148.15
YCbCr 69.32, 126.47, 176.82
YCoCg 61.25, 99.5, -38.25
YPbPr 62.09, -1.74, 55.57
Munsell Color System 9240.57 530.07/14.05

#8C173B HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#8C173B as Background:

Those of us who submitted or surrendered our ideas and dreams and identities to the 'leaders' must take back our rights, our identities, our responsibilities.

Maya Angelou
<p style="background: #8C173B">…</p>

#8C173B as Text Color:

No man is offended by another man's admiration of the woman he loves; it is the woman only who can make it a torment.

Jane Austen
<p style="color: #8C173B">…</p>

#8C173B as Text Shadow:

A person who doubts himself is like a man who would enlist in the ranks of his enemies and bear arms agains himself. He makes his failure certain by himself being the first person to be convinced of it.

Ambrose Bierce
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #8C173B">…</p>

#8C173B as Linear Gradient:

Don't be intimidated by what you don't know. That can be your greatest strength and ensure that you do things differently from everyone else.

Sara Blakely
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #8C173B)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #8C173B?

RGB Value for #8C173B is rgb(140, 23, 59).

What is the RGB percentage of #8C173B?

RGB percentage for #8C173B is 54% Red 9% Green 23% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #8C173B?

CMYK Color Model of #8C173B is 0 Cyan 84 Magenta 58 Yellow 45 Black.

What is the HSL value of #8C173B?

HSL Value of #8C173B is 342°(degrees) Hue 72 Saturation 32 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #8C173B?

HSV Value of #8C173B is 342 Hue 84 Saturation 55 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #8C173B?

XYZ Color Model of #8C173B is 11.91, 6.51, 4.77.