1. blue-purples
2. neutral-muteds
3. Parmentier

Color Parmentier blue-purple (#887cab):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Parmentier blue-purple (#887cab):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
blue-purples

blue-purples Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
weakly saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
cool

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Parmentier / #887cab

The HTML HEX code is #887cab. The corresponding color name is "Parmentier". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 136%, Green (G): 124%, Blue (B): 171%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 20%, Magenta (M): 27%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 33%. In the HSL color space, #887cab has a hue of 255°, saturation of 22%, and lightness of 58%. The HSV representation is 255° for hue, 27% for saturation, and 67% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 55, a* (green to red) = 15, and b* (blue to yellow) = -23. The XYZ representation is X: 25, Y: 23, Z: 42. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.5214, U (chrominance) = 0.0734, and V (chrominance) = 0.0105.

The decimal value of the color is 8944811. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #996699. Variations of the colour are #C1BBD3 for a 20% lighter version and #564C76 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #887cab, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 13332 Kelvin (13332K).

The approximate wavelength of #887cab is around 460.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Parmentier (Hex: #887cab): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #887cab, named Parmentier, resembles the hue of blooming lavender fields at sunset—an enchanting shade of purple that exudes serenity and tranquility. Just like the gentle sway of lavender in the breeze, Parmentier color adds a soft touch to home décor, textiles, and branding. Whether used in floral arrangements, textiles, or branding materials, Parmentier evokes a sense of calm and sophistication. It pairs beautifully with other cool shades such as lilac and dusty rose, creating an elegant and harmonious visual experience.

Tints and Shades of #887cab HEX color (Parmentier)

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 #887cab, 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
• #E1DEEA
• #C4BED5
• #A69DC0
• #887cab
• #665D80
• #443E56
• #221F2B
• #000000

Tones of Parmentier (#887cab HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #887cab, #857e9a is the less saturated color, while #887cab is the most saturated one.

• #857e9a
• #867d9e
• #867da2
• #877ca7
• #887cab
• #4c4954
• #43404d
• #3a3646
• #322d3e

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #887cab;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #887cab; }

.text {color:#887cab;}

.background {background-color:#887cab;}

.border {border:1px solid #887cab;}