1. blue-purples
2. neutral-muteds
3. Old Prune

Color Old Prune blue-purple (#8272a4):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Old Prune blue-purple (#8272a4):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
blue-purples

blue-purples Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
moderately saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
cool

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Old Prune / #8272a4

The HTML HEX code is #8272a4. The corresponding color name is "Old Prune". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 130%, Green (G): 114%, Blue (B): 164%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 21%, Magenta (M): 30%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 36%. In the HSL color space, #8272a4 has a hue of 259°, saturation of 22%, and lightness of 55%. The HSV representation is 259° for hue, 30% for saturation, and 64% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 51, a* (green to red) = 17, and b* (blue to yellow) = -25. The XYZ representation is X: 22, Y: 19, Z: 38. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.4882, U (chrominance) = 0.0763, and V (chrominance) = 0.0190.

The decimal value of the color is 8549028. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #996699. Variations of the colour are #BAB1CD for a 20% lighter version and #52466D for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #8272a4, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 15004 Kelvin (15004K).

The approximate wavelength of #8272a4 is around 457.33nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Old Prune (Hex: #8272a4): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Old Prune is a rich, deep shade of purple that resembles the velvety petals of a blooming amethyst orchid. This color exudes a sense of luxury and elegance, much like a regal velvet sofa in a Victorian parlor. It also bears a striking similarity to the skin of a ripe, juicy eggplant, making it a visually appealing choice for food blogs or restaurants. Old Prune evokes a sense of mystery, akin to the midnight sky dotted with twinkling stars, making it a captivating choice for celestial-themed designs.

Tints and Shades of #8272a4 HEX color (Old Prune)

In color theory, tints and shades are essential for understanding the depth and luminosity of colors. A tint is achieved by adding white to a pure hue, lightening its appearance. Conversely, a shade results from blending black with a color, giving it a deeper tone. In the context of #8272a4, this color stands at the center between its tints and shades. While the tints get progressively lighter moving towards white (#ffffff), the shades deepen towards black (#000000).

• #ffffff
• #E0DCE8
• #C1B9D2
• #A195BB
• #8272a4
• #62567B
• #413952
• #211D29
• #000000

Tones of Old Prune (#8272a4 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #8272a4, #817896 is the less saturated color, while #8272a4 is the most saturated one.

• #817896
• #817699
• #82759d
• #8273a0
• #8272a4
• #48454e
• #3e3b46
• #35313e
• #2b2735

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #8272a4;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #8272a4; }

.text {color:#8272a4;}

.background {background-color:#8272a4;}

.border {border:1px solid #8272a4;}