Color: #8E957C
#8E957C Color Information
#8E957C is a light color. The closest websafe version is #8E957C. A complement of this color would be #847D97, perceived brightness is 0.56, and the grayscale version is #898989.
In the HSL color space, this color has a hue angle of 77°,a saturation of 11%, and a lightness of 54%.The HSV representation shows a hue of 77°, a saturation of 17%, and a value of 58%.
In a RGB color space, #8E957C is composed of 56% red, 58% green and 49% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 5% cyan, 0% magenta, 17% yellow and 42% black.
In the Yxy color space, this color is represented as Y: 28.79, x: 0.3609, and y: 0.3958.
Color Code #8E957C
Shades of Color #8E957C
Shades are created by darkening the original color #8E957C 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 #8E957C
Tints are created by lightening the original color #8E957C 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 #8E957C Color Code
In the HSL color space, this color has a hue angle of 77°, a saturation of 11%, and a lightness of 54%. The HSV representation shows a hue of 77°, a saturation of 17%, and a value of 58%.
- HEX: #8E957C
- RGB: rgb(142, 149, 124)
- HSL: hsl(77, 11%, 54%)
- HSV: hsv(77, 17%, 58%)
- CMYK: 5.00% cyan, 0.00% magenta, 17.00% yellow, 42.00% black
- XYZ: 26.25, 28.79, 17.69
- Yxy: 28.79, 0.3609, 0.3958
- Hunter Lab: 60.59, -6.07, 12.36
- CIE-Lab: 60.59, -6.07, 12.36
In the XYZ color space, this color is represented as X: 26.25, Y: 28.79, Z: 17.69. The Yxy representation further refines this as Y: 28.79, x: 0.3609, and y: 0.3958.
In the Hunter Lab color space, this color is represented as L: 60.59, a: -6.07, and b: 12.36. Similarly, in the CIE-Lab color space, it is represented as L: 60.59, a: -6.07, and b: 12.36.
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 #8E957C
Triadic colors are three colors evenly spaced around the color wheel, including #8E957C. They create vibrant and balanced color schemes, perfect for designs that need contrast and harmony.
Monochromatic Colors of #8E957C
Monochromatic colors are variations of #8E957C, including its shades, tints, and tones. They create elegant and minimalistic designs with a unified color theme.
Complementary Color of #8E957C
The complementary color of #8E957C 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 #8E957C
/* Using HEX */ body { background-color: #8e957c; }
/* Using RGB */ body { background-color: rgb(142, 149, 124); }
/* Using RGB with opacity */ body { background-color: rgba(142, 149, 124, 0.5); }
/* Using HSL */ body { background-color: hsl(77, 11%, 54%); }
/* Text color */ p { color: #8e957c; }
/* Box shadow */ div { box-shadow: 4px 4px #8e957c; }
/* Border color */ .box { border: 4px solid #8e957c; }
/* Text shadow */ h1 { color: #222; text-shadow: 2px 2px 0 #8e957c; }
/* Background with text */ div { background: #8e957c; color: #fff; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px; }
HTML Examples of #8E957C
<!-- Using HEX --> <div style="background-color: #8e957c; width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using RGB --> <div style="background-color: rgb(142, 149, 124); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using RGB with opacity --> <div style="background-color: rgba(142, 149, 124, 0.5); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using HSL --> <div style="background-color: hsl(77, 11%, 54%); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Text color --> <p style="color: #8e957c;">This is a text example.</p>
<!-- Box shadow --> <div style="box-shadow: 4px 4px #8e957c; width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Border color --> <div style="border: 4px solid #8e957c; width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Text shadow --> <h1 style="color: #222; text-shadow: 2px 2px 0 #8e957c;">Text Shadow Preview</h1>
<!-- Background with text --> <div style="background: #8e957c; color: #fff; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px;"> #8E957C </div>
Related Colors of #8E957C
These colors are similar to #8E957C, with slight variations in hue. Use them to create harmonious designs or explore alternative shades for your projects.