#8c74a6 - Violet Purple Hex Color Code

#8C74A6 (Violet Purple) - RGB 140, 116, 166 Color Information

#8c74a6 Conversion Table

HEX Triplet 8C, 74, A6
RGB Decimal 140, 116, 166
RGB Octal 214, 164, 246
RGB Percent 54.9%, 45.5%, 65.1%
RGB Binary 10001100, 1110100, 10100110
CMY 0.451, 0.545, 0.349
CMYK 16, 30, 0, 35

Percentages of Color #8C74A6

R 54.9%
G 45.5%
B 65.1%
RGB Percentages of Color #8c74a6
C 16%
M 30%
Y 0%
K 35%
CMYK Percentages of Color #8c74a6

Color spaces of #8C74A6 Violet Purple - RGB(140, 116, 166)

HSV (or HSB) 269°, 30°, 65°
HSL 269°, 22°, 55°
Web Safe #996699
XYZ 23.944, 20.819, 38.833
CIE-Lab 52.751, 19.440, -23.296
xyY 0.286, 0.249, 20.819
Decimal 9204902

#8c74a6 Color Accessibility Scores (Violet Purple Contrast Checker)

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#8C74A6 Color Combinations - Color Schemes with 8c74a6

#8c74a6 Analogous Colors

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Shades and Tints of #8c74a6 Color Variations

#8c74a6 Shade Color Variations (When you combine pure black with this color, #8c74a6, darker shades are produced.)

#8c74a6 Tint Color Variations (Lighter shades of #8c74a6 can be created by blending the color with different amounts of white.)

Alternatives colours to Violet Purple (#8c74a6)

#8c74a6 Color Codes for CSS3/HTML5 and Icon Previews

Text with Hexadecimal Color #8c74a6
This sample text has a font color of #8c74a6
#8c74a6 Border Color
This sample element has a border color of #8c74a6
#8c74a6 CSS3 Linear Gradient
#8c74a6 Background Color
This sample paragraph has a background color of #8c74a6
#8c74a6 Text Shadow
This sample text has a shadow color of #8c74a6
Sample text with glow color #8c74a6
This sample text has a glow color of #8c74a6
#8c74a6 Box Shadow
This sample element has a box shadow of #8c74a6
Sample text with Underline Color #8c74a6
This sample text has a underline color of #8c74a6
A selection of SVG images/icons using the hex version #8c74a6 of the current color.

#8C74A6 in Programming

HTML5, CSS3 #8c74a6
Java new Color(140, 116, 166);
.NET Color.FromArgb(255, 140, 116, 166);
Swift UIColor(red:140, green:116, blue:166, alpha:1.00000)
Objective-C [UIColor colorWithRed:140 green:116 blue:166 alpha:1.00000];
OpenGL glColor3f(140f, 116f, 166f);
Python Color('#8c74a6')

#8c74a6 - RGB(140, 116, 166) - Violet Purple Color FAQ

What is the color code for Violet Purple?

Hex color code for Violet Purple color is #8c74a6. RGB color code for violet purple color is rgb(140, 116, 166).

What is the RGB value of #8c74a6?

The RGB value corresponding to the hexadecimal color code #8c74a6 is rgb(140, 116, 166). These values represent the intensities of the red, green, and blue components of the color, respectively. Here, '140' indicates the intensity of the red component, '116' represents the green component's intensity, and '166' denotes the blue component's intensity. Combined in these specific proportions, these three color components create the color represented by #8c74a6.

What is the RGB percentage of #8c74a6?

The RGB percentage composition for the hexadecimal color code #8c74a6 is detailed as follows: 54.9% Red, 45.5% Green, and 65.1% Blue. This breakdown indicates the relative contribution of each primary color in the RGB color model to achieve this specific shade. The value 54.9% for Red signifies a dominant red component, contributing significantly to the overall color. The Green and Blue components are comparatively lower, with 45.5% and 65.1% respectively, playing a smaller role in the composition of this particular hue. Together, these percentages of Red, Green, and Blue mix to form the distinct color represented by #8c74a6.

What does RGB 140,116,166 mean?

The RGB color 140, 116, 166 represents a dull and muted shade of Blue. The websafe version of this color is hex 996699. This color might be commonly referred to as a shade similar to Violet Purple.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #8c74a6?

In the CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black) color model, the color represented by the hexadecimal code #8c74a6 is composed of 16% Cyan, 30% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 35% Black. In this CMYK breakdown, the Cyan component at 16% influences the coolness or green-blue aspects of the color, whereas the 30% of Magenta contributes to the red-purple qualities. The 0% of Yellow typically adds to the brightness and warmth, and the 35% of Black determines the depth and overall darkness of the shade. The resulting color can range from bright and vivid to deep and muted, depending on these CMYK values. The CMYK color model is crucial in color printing and graphic design, offering a practical way to mix these four ink colors to create a vast spectrum of hues.

What is the HSL value of #8c74a6?

In the HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) color model, the color represented by the hexadecimal code #8c74a6 has an HSL value of 269° (degrees) for Hue, 22% for Saturation, and 55% for Lightness. In this HSL representation, the Hue at 269° indicates the basic color tone, which is a shade of red in this case. The Saturation value of 22% describes the intensity or purity of this color, with a higher percentage indicating a more vivid and pure color. The Lightness value of 55% determines the brightness of the color, where a higher percentage represents a lighter shade. Together, these HSL values combine to create the distinctive shade of red that is both moderately vivid and fairly bright, as indicated by the specific values for this color. The HSL color model is particularly useful in digital arts and web design, as it allows for easy adjustments of color tones, saturation, and brightness levels.

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