Color: #8E738C
#8E738C Color Information
#8E738C is a dark color. The closest websafe version is #8E738C. A complement of this color would be #718E73, perceived brightness is 0.49, and the grayscale version is #818181.
In the HSL color space, this color has a hue angle of 304°,a saturation of 11%, and a lightness of 50%.The HSV representation shows a hue of 304°, a saturation of 100%, and a value of 100%.
In a RGB color space, #8E738C is composed of 56% red, 45% green and 55% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 19% magenta, 1% yellow and 44% black.
In the Yxy color space, this color is represented as Y: 19.90, x: 0.3526, and y: 0.3168.
Color Code #8E738C
Shades of Color #8E738C
Shades are created by darkening the original color #8E738C 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 #8E738C
Tints are created by lightening the original color #8E738C 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 #8E738C Color Code
In the HSL color space, this color has a hue angle of 304°, a saturation of 11%, and a lightness of 50%. The HSV representation shows a hue of 304°, a saturation of 19%, and a value of 56%.
- HEX: #8E738C
- RGB: rgb(142, 115, 140)
- HSL: hsl(304, 11%, 50%)
- HSV: hsv(304, 19%, 56%)
- CMYK: 0.00% cyan, 19.00% magenta, 100.00% yellow, 44.00% black
- XYZ: 22.15, 19.90, 20.77
- Yxy: 19.90, 0.3526, 0.3168
- Hunter Lab: 51.72, 14.31, -9.51
- CIE-Lab: 51.72, 14.31, -9.51
In the XYZ color space, this color is represented as X: 22.15, Y: 19.90, Z: 20.77. The Yxy representation further refines this as Y: 19.90, x: 0.3526, and y: 0.3168.
In the Hunter Lab color space, this color is represented as L: 51.72, a: 14.31, and b: -9.51. Similarly, in the CIE-Lab color space, it is represented as L: 51.72, a: 14.31, and b: -9.51.
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 #8E738C
Triadic colors are three colors evenly spaced around the color wheel, including #8E738C. They create vibrant and balanced color schemes, perfect for designs that need contrast and harmony.
Monochromatic Colors of #8E738C
Monochromatic colors are variations of #8E738C, including its shades, tints, and tones. They create elegant and minimalistic designs with a unified color theme.
Complementary Color of #8E738C
The complementary color of #8E738C 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 #8E738C
/* Using HEX */
body {
background-color: #8e738c;
}/* Using RGB */
body {
background-color: rgb(142, 115, 140);
}/* Using RGB with opacity */
body {
background-color: rgba(142, 115, 140, 0.5);
}/* Using HSL */
body {
background-color: hsl(304, 11%, 50%);
}/* Text color */
p {
color: #8e738c;
}/* Box shadow */
div {
box-shadow: 4px 4px #8e738c;
}HTML Examples of #8E738C
<!-- Using HEX --> <div style="background-color: #8e738c; width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using RGB --> <div style="background-color: rgb(142, 115, 140); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using RGB with opacity --> <div style="background-color: rgba(142, 115, 140, 0.5); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using HSL --> <div style="background-color: hsl(304, 11%, 50%); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Text color --> <p style="color: #8e738c;">This is a text example.</p>
<!-- Box shadow --> <div style="box-shadow: 4px 4px #8e738c; width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
Related Colors of #8E738C
These colors are similar to #8E738C, with slight variations in hue. Use them to create harmonious designs or explore alternative shades for your projects.