Color: #8C9C99
#8C9C99 Color Information
#8C9C99 is a light color. The closest websafe version is #8C9C99. A complement of this color would be #9B8C8F, perceived brightness is 0.59, and the grayscale version is #949494.
In the HSL color space, this color has a hue angle of 169°,a saturation of 7%, and a lightness of 58%.The HSV representation shows a hue of 169°, a saturation of 100%, and a value of 100%.
In a RGB color space, #8C9C99 is composed of 55% red, 61% green and 60% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 10% cyan, 0% magenta, 2% yellow and 39% black.
In the Yxy color space, this color is represented as Y: 31.60, x: 0.3320, and y: 0.3643.
Color Code #8C9C99
Shades of Color #8C9C99
Shades are created by darkening the original color #8C9C99 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 #8C9C99
Tints are created by lightening the original color #8C9C99 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 #8C9C99 Color Code
In the HSL color space, this color has a hue angle of 169°, a saturation of 7%, and a lightness of 58%. The HSV representation shows a hue of 169°, a saturation of 10%, and a value of 61%.
- HEX: #8C9C99
- RGB: rgb(140, 156, 153)
- HSL: hsl(169, 7%, 58%)
- HSV: hsv(169, 10%, 61%)
- CMYK: 10.00% cyan, 0.00% magenta, 2.00% yellow, 39.00% black
- XYZ: 28.80, 31.60, 26.34
- Yxy: 31.60, 0.3320, 0.3643
- Hunter Lab: 63.01, -6.35, -0.46
- CIE-Lab: 63.01, -6.35, -0.46
In the XYZ color space, this color is represented as X: 28.80, Y: 31.60, Z: 26.34. The Yxy representation further refines this as Y: 31.60, x: 0.3320, and y: 0.3643.
In the Hunter Lab color space, this color is represented as L: 63.01, a: -6.35, and b: -0.46. Similarly, in the CIE-Lab color space, it is represented as L: 63.01, a: -6.35, and b: -0.46.
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 #8C9C99
Triadic colors are three colors evenly spaced around the color wheel, including #8C9C99. They create vibrant and balanced color schemes, perfect for designs that need contrast and harmony.
Monochromatic Colors of #8C9C99
Monochromatic colors are variations of #8C9C99, including its shades, tints, and tones. They create elegant and minimalistic designs with a unified color theme.
Complementary Color of #8C9C99
The complementary color of #8C9C99 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 #8C9C99
/* Using HEX */
body {
background-color: #8c9c99;
}/* Using RGB */
body {
background-color: rgb(140, 156, 153);
}/* Using RGB with opacity */
body {
background-color: rgba(140, 156, 153, 0.5);
}/* Using HSL */
body {
background-color: hsl(169, 7%, 58%);
}/* Text color */
p {
color: #8c9c99;
}/* Box shadow */
div {
box-shadow: 4px 4px #8c9c99;
}HTML Examples of #8C9C99
<!-- Using HEX --> <div style="background-color: #8c9c99; width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using RGB --> <div style="background-color: rgb(140, 156, 153); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using RGB with opacity --> <div style="background-color: rgba(140, 156, 153, 0.5); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using HSL --> <div style="background-color: hsl(169, 7%, 58%); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Text color --> <p style="color: #8c9c99;">This is a text example.</p>
<!-- Box shadow --> <div style="box-shadow: 4px 4px #8c9c99; width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
Related Colors of #8C9C99
These colors are similar to #8C9C99, with slight variations in hue. Use them to create harmonious designs or explore alternative shades for your projects.