Color: #8C97C0
#8C97C0 Color Information
#8C97C0 is a light color. The closest websafe version is #8C97C0. A complement of this color would be #C0B48C, perceived brightness is 0.60, and the grayscale version is #A6A6A6.
In the HSL color space, this color has a hue angle of 227°,a saturation of 29%, and a lightness of 65%.The HSV representation shows a hue of 227°, a saturation of 27%, and a value of 75%.
In a RGB color space, #8C97C0 is composed of 55% red, 59% green and 75% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 27% cyan, 21% magenta, 0% yellow and 25% black.
In the Yxy color space, this color is represented as Y: 31.22, x: 0.2995, and y: 0.3027.
Color Code #8C97C0
Shades of Color #8C97C0
Shades are created by darkening the original color #8C97C0 in equal steps from 0% to 90%. These shades are perfect for creating depth and contrast in your designs. Use them to add visual hierarchy or highlight specific elements in your projects.
Tints of Color #8C97C0
Tints are created by lightening the original color #8C97C0 in equal steps from 0% to 90%, ending with pure white. These tints are ideal for creating soft backgrounds, subtle highlights, or cohesive UI elements that complement your designs.
About #8C97C0 Color Code
In the HSL color space, this color has a hue angle of 227°, a saturation of 29%, and a lightness of 65%. The HSV representation shows a hue of 227°, a saturation of 27%, and a value of 75%.
- HEX: #8C97C0
- RGB: rgb(140, 151, 192)
- HSL: hsl(227, 29%, 65%)
- HSV: hsv(227, 27%, 75%)
- CMYK: 27.00% cyan, 21.00% magenta, 0.00% yellow, 25.00% black
- XYZ: 30.89, 31.22, 41.02
- Yxy: 31.22, 0.2995, 0.3027
- Hunter Lab: 62.69, 2.96, -22.75
- CIE-Lab: 62.69, 2.96, -22.75
In the XYZ color space, this color is represented as X: 30.89, Y: 31.22, Z: 41.02. The Yxy representation further refines this as Y: 31.22, x: 0.2995, and y: 0.3027.
In the Hunter Lab color space, this color is represented as L: 62.69, a: 2.96, and b: -22.75. Similarly, in the CIE-Lab color space, it is represented as L: 62.69, a: 2.96, and b: -22.75.
Use these color codes in your CSS, design tools, or anywhere you need to specify a color. You can also explore its shades and tints for more creative options.
Triadic Colors of #8C97C0
Triadic colors are three colors evenly spaced around the color wheel, including #8C97C0. They create vibrant and balanced color schemes, perfect for designs that need contrast and harmony.
Monochromatic Colors of #8C97C0
Monochromatic colors are variations of #8C97C0, including its shades, tints, and tones. They create elegant and minimalistic designs with a unified color theme.
Complementary Color of #8C97C0
The complementary color of #8C97C0 is opposite it on the color wheel. Complementary colors provide strong contrast and are ideal for designs that need visual impact and attention.
CSS Examples of #8C97C0
/* Using HEX */ body { background-color: #8c97c0; }
/* Using RGB */ body { background-color: rgb(140, 151, 192); }
/* Using RGB with opacity */ body { background-color: rgba(140, 151, 192, 0.5); }
/* Using HSL */ body { background-color: hsl(227, 29%, 65%); }
/* Text color */ p { color: #8c97c0; }
/* Box shadow */ div { box-shadow: 4px 4px #8c97c0; }
/* Border color */ .box { border: 4px solid #8c97c0; }
/* Text shadow */ h1 { color: #222; text-shadow: 2px 2px 0 #8c97c0; }
/* Background with text */ div { background: #8c97c0; color: #fff; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px; }
HTML Examples of #8C97C0
<!-- Using HEX --> <div style="background-color: #8c97c0; width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using RGB --> <div style="background-color: rgb(140, 151, 192); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using RGB with opacity --> <div style="background-color: rgba(140, 151, 192, 0.5); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using HSL --> <div style="background-color: hsl(227, 29%, 65%); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Text color --> <p style="color: #8c97c0;">This is a text example.</p>
<!-- Box shadow --> <div style="box-shadow: 4px 4px #8c97c0; width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Border color --> <div style="border: 4px solid #8c97c0; width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Text shadow --> <h1 style="color: #222; text-shadow: 2px 2px 0 #8c97c0;">Text Shadow Preview</h1>
<!-- Background with text --> <div style="background: #8c97c0; color: #fff; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px;"> #8C97C0 </div>
Related Colors of #8C97C0
These colors are similar to #8C97C0, with slight variations in hue. Use them to create harmonious designs or explore alternative shades for your projects.