Information about #817F98 color

#817F98 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #817F98 is classified in the Register under the Blue Color Family, with Low Saturation and Light brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(129, 127, 152) — 50.6% red, 49.8% green, 59.6% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 9 / 10 / 0 / 40. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#817F98 presents itself as a gently muted classic blue — 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 Pewter Metallic (#838897). Nearby in the Register you will also find Roman Silver (#838996) and Antique Pewter (#808992).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(129, 127, 152)), which gives #817F98 its character. If you plan to put text on a #817F98 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.4:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.9:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #817F98 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#817F98 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#817F98 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 #817F98

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

Roman Silver color link
Roman Silver

#838996

Stained Red color link
Stained Red

#78779B

Rhythm color link
Rhythm

#777696

Revolution color link
Revolution

#7E848B

Neutral Bay color link
Neutral Bay

#858D99

Purple Ash color link
Purple Ash

#8F8395

Steel color link
Steel

#738595

Abacus color link
Abacus

#768993

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#817F98
  • RGB129, 127, 152
  • CMYK9, 10, 0, 40
  • CSSrgb(129, 127, 152)
  • HSL245°, 11%, 55%
  • HSL Precise244.8°, 10.823%, 54.706%
  • HSV245°, 16%, 60%
  • HSB245°, 16%, 60%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.506
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.498
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.596
  • GLSLvec3(0.506, 0.498, 0.596)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.506, 0.498, 0.596, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.506, 0.498, 0.596)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB50.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB49.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB59.6%
  • Color FamilyBlue
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID817F98
  • DECIMAL ID8486808
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01