Information about #817C9A color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #817C9A belongs to the Blue Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(129, 124, 154) — 50.6% red, 48.6% green, 60.4% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 10 / 12 / 0 / 40. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #817C9A reads as a gently muted blue and sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Expect to see shades like this in understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Stained Red (#78779B). Nearby in the Register you will also find Rhythm (#777696) and Pewter Metallic (#838897).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(129, 124, 154)), which gives #817C9A its character. If you plan to put text on a #817C9A background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.3:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 4.0:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #817C9A is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#817C9A color variations

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#817C9A 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 #817C9A

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

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#817C9A
  • RGB129, 124, 154
  • CMYK10, 12, 0, 40
  • HSL250°, 13%, 55%
  • HSL Precise250°, 12.931%, 54.51%
  • HSV250°, 19%, 60%
  • HSB250°, 19%, 60%
  • HEX ID817C9A
  • DECIMAL ID8486042
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Blue
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB50.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB48.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB60.4%
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