Information about #8F717E color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #8F717E is classified in the Register under the Rose Color Family, with Low Saturation and Light brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(143, 113, 126) — 56.1% red, 44.3% green, 49.4% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 12 / 7 / 44. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#8F717E presents itself as a calm, restrained rose — one that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Strikemaster (#946A81). Nearby in the Register you will also find Graceland (#877482) and Bona Fide (#97777B).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(143, 113, 126)), which gives #8F717E its character. If you plan to put text on a #8F717E background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 4.8:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 4.3:1. #8F717E has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#8F717E color variations

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#8F717E color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #8F717E

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Strikemaster color link
Strikemaster

#946A81

Graceland color link
Graceland

#877482

Bona Fide color link
Bona Fide

#97777B

Bazaar color link
Bazaar

#98777B

Purple Grey color link
Purple Grey

#866F85

Venus color link
Venus

#8B7D82

Kubrick color link
Kubrick

#8E7471

Eighth Felix color link
Eighth Felix

#897C79

Hurricane color link
Hurricane

#8B7E77

Opium color link
Opium

#987E7E

De Janeiro color link
De Janeiro

#856684

#8F717E color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#8F717E
  • RGB143, 113, 126
  • CMYK0, 12, 7, 44
  • CSSrgb(143, 113, 126)
  • HSL334°, 12%, 50%
  • HSL Precise334°, 11.811%, 50.196%
  • HSV334°, 21%, 56%
  • HSB334°, 21%, 56%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.561
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.443
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.494
  • GLSLvec3(0.561, 0.443, 0.494)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.561, 0.443, 0.494, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.561, 0.443, 0.494)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB56.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB44.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB49.4%
  • Color Family (Hue)Rose
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID8F717E
  • DECIMAL ID9400702
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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