#8C686B Hex Color Code

#8C686B

The Hexadecimal Color #8C686B is a contrast shade of Gray. #8C686B RGB value is rgb(140, 104, 107). RGB Color Model of #8C686B consists of 54% red, 40% green and 41% blue. HSL color Mode of #8C686B has 355°(degrees) Hue, 15% Saturation and 48% Lightness. #8C686B color has an wavelength of 396.48148nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #8C686B is #999999. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #8C686B is #866. The Closest Color to #8C686B is #808080. Official Name of #8C686B Hex Code is Sand Dune. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #8C686B is 0 Cyan 26 Magenta 24 Yellow 45 Black and #8C686B CMY is 0, 26, 24. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #8C686B is hsl(355,15,48, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(355, 26, 55). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #8C686B is 18.42, 16.54, 16.13.
Hex8 Value of #8C686B is #8C686BFF. Decimal Value of #8C686B is 9201771 and Octal Value of #8C686B is 43064153. Binary Value of #8C686B is 10001100, 1101000, 1101011 and Android of #8C686B is 4287391851 / 0xff8c686b. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #8C686B is 0.361, 0.324, 0.324 and YIQ Color Space of #8C686B is 115.106, 20.4885, 8.5476. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #8C686B is 17.98, 15.21, 16.14. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #8C686B is 47.68, 14.89, 3.96. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #8C686B is 47.68, 22.39, 2.7. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #8C686B is 47.68, 15.41, 14.89. Hunter Lab variable of #8C686B is 40.67, 9.67, 4.95.

#8C686B - Sand Dune Color Image
#8C686B - Sand Dune Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #8C686B

RGB Percentages of #8C686B

54%
40%
41%

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 #8C686B

54.9%
40.78%
41.96%

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 #8C686B

0%
26%
24%
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 #8C686B

To get 25% Saturated #8C686B Color, you need to convert the hex color #8C686B 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 #8C686B 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 #8C686B

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 #8C686B

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 #8C686B

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 #8C686B to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #8C686B to it's the darkest color.

#8C686B Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(140, 104, 107)
RGB Percent 54%, 40%, 41%
RYB 140.0, 104.0, 107.0
CMYK 0, 26, 24, 45
CMY 0, 26, 24
HSL hsl(355, 15%, 48%)
HSLA hsl(355, 15%, 48%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(355, 26, 55)
XYZ 18.42, 16.54, 16.13
Hex8 Value #8C686BFF
Decimal Value 9201771
Octal Value 43064153
Binary Value 10001100,1101000,1101011
Android 4287391851 / 0xff8c686b
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(355, 15%, 48%)
xyY 0.361, 0.324, 16.538
YIQ 115.106, 20.4885, 8.5476
LMS 17.98, 15.21, 16.14
CieLAB 47.68, 14.89, 3.96
CieLUV : LCHuv 47.68, 22.39, 2.7
CieLCH : LCHab 47.68, 15.41, 14.89
Hunter Lab 40.67, 9.67, 4.95
YUV 115.106, -3.98, 21.84
YDbDr 115.106, -12.2, -47.34
YCbCr 114.86, 123.98, 143.6
YCoCg 113.75, 123.5, -9.75
YPbPr 115.11, -4.57, 17.76
Munsell Color System 10810.17 105.60/14.30

#8C686B HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#8C686B 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: #8C686B">…</p>

#8C686B 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: #8C686B">…</p>

#8C686B 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 #8C686B">…</p>

#8C686B 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, #8C686B)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #8C686B?

RGB Value for #8C686B is rgb(140, 104, 107).

What is the RGB percentage of #8C686B?

RGB percentage for #8C686B is 54% Red 40% Green 41% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #8C686B?

CMYK Color Model of #8C686B is 0 Cyan 26 Magenta 24 Yellow 45 Black.

What is the HSL value of #8C686B?

HSL Value of #8C686B is 355°(degrees) Hue 15 Saturation 48 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #8C686B?

HSV Value of #8C686B is 355 Hue 26 Saturation 55 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #8C686B?

XYZ Color Model of #8C686B is 18.42, 16.54, 16.13.