1. blues
2. neutral-muteds
3. Persian Violet

Color Persian Violet blue (#8c8eb2):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Persian Violet blue (#8c8eb2):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
blues

blues Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
weakly saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
cool

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Persian Violet / #8c8eb2

The HTML HEX code is #8c8eb2. The corresponding color name is "Persian Violet". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 140%, Green (G): 142%, Blue (B): 178%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 21%, Magenta (M): 20%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 30%. In the HSL color space, #8c8eb2 has a hue of 237°, saturation of 20%, and lightness of 62%. The HSV representation is 237° for hue, 21% for saturation, and 70% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 60, a* (green to red) = 7, and b* (blue to yellow) = -19. The XYZ representation is X: 29, Y: 28, Z: 46. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.5706, U (chrominance) = 0.0627, and V (chrominance) = -0.0189.

The decimal value of the color is 9211570. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999999. Variations of the colour are #C8C9DA for a 20% lighter version and #565881 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #8c8eb2, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 11163 Kelvin (11163K).

The approximate wavelength of #8c8eb2 is around 471.50nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Persian Violet (Hex: #8c8eb2): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #8c8eb2, known as Persian Violet, resembles the gentle hues of blooming lavender fields at dusk. This serene shade evokes the soothing presence of twilight, casting a calming effect on ones surroundings. Persian Violet shares similarities with delicate wildflowers peeking through a lush meadow, or the soft purplish-blue of distant mountain ranges in the fading daylight. This color brings to mind the tranquility of a quiet lake reflecting the starry night sky.

Tints and Shades of #8c8eb2 HEX color (Persian Violet)

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 #8c8eb2, 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
• #E2E3EC
• #C6C7D9
• #A9AAC5
• #8c8eb2
• #696B86
• #464759
• #23242D
• #000000

Tones of Persian Violet (#8c8eb2 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #8c8eb2, #87889e is the less saturated color, while #8c8eb2 is the most saturated one.

• #87889e
• #888aa3
• #8a8ba8
• #8b8dad
• #8c8eb2
• #4f4f5c
• #474756
• #3e3f50
• #36374a

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #8c8eb2;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #8c8eb2; }

.text {color:#8c8eb2;}

.background {background-color:#8c8eb2;}

.border {border:1px solid #8c8eb2;}