1. red-pinks
2. neutral-muteds
3. Plum Dandy

Color Plum Dandy red-pink (#8b6878):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Plum Dandy red-pink (#8b6878):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
red-pinks

red-pinks Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
weakly saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
warm

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Plum Dandy / #8b6878

The HTML HEX code is #8b6878. The corresponding color name is "Plum Dandy". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 139%, Green (G): 104%, Blue (B): 120%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 25%, Yellow (Y):14%, Black (K): 45%. In the HSL color space, #8b6878 has a hue of 333°, saturation of 14%, and lightness of 48%. The HSV representation is 333° for hue, 25% for saturation, and 55% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 48, a* (green to red) = 17, and b* (blue to yellow) = -3. The XYZ representation is X: 19, Y: 17, Z: 20. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.4560, U (chrominance) = 0.0072, and V (chrominance) = 0.0781.

The decimal value of the color is 9136248. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #996666. Variations of the colour are #B9A2AC for a 20% lighter version and #513D46 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #8b6878, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 5023 Kelvin (5023K).

The approximate wavelength of #8b6878 is around 578.50nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Plum Dandy (Hex: #8b6878): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Plum Dandy (#8b6878) exudes an air of sophistication and elegance, akin to the delicate and velvety texture of ripe plums. This rich hue is reminiscent of a luxurious wine, evoking images of a lush vineyard. Its deep purplish tone bears striking resemblance to the petals of lilacs, adding a touch of tranquility to any space. Akin to the earthy tones found in nature, Plum Dandy harmoniously blends with natural elements such as mahogany wood and mossy green foliage, creating a serene and inviting atmosphere. Whether it be a refined evening gown or a cozy living room, Plum Dandy adds a touch of refined beauty.

Tints and Shades of #8b6878 HEX color (Plum Dandy)

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 #8b6878, 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
• #E2D9DD
• #C5B4BC
• #A88E9A
• #8b6878
• #684E5A
• #46343C
• #231A1E
• #000000

Tones of Plum Dandy (#8b6878 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #8b6878, #87727b is the less saturated color, while #8b6878 is the most saturated one.

• #87727b
• #886f7a
• #896d7a
• #8a6a79
• #8b6878
• #403d3f
• #363234
• #2b2729
• #211c1e

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #8b6878;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #8b6878; }

.text {color:#8b6878;}

.background {background-color:#8b6878;}

.border {border:1px solid #8b6878;}