Information about #8474CC color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #8474CC belongs to the Blue Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Very Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(132, 116, 204) (51.8% red, 45.5% green, 80% blue), or CMYK 28 / 35 / 0 / 20 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#8474CC presents itself as a clearly saturated classic blue — one that appears airy and pastel-like. In practice it works well for minimalist layouts, soft backgrounds and pastel palettes. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Moody Blue (#8378C7). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Ube (#8878C3) and True V (#8A73D6).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(132, 116, 204)), which gives #8474CC its character. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #8474CC: 5.4:1 contrast (passing WCAG AA) versus 3.9:1 for white. #8474CC has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#8474CC color variations

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#8474CC 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 #8474CC

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

Moody Blue color link
Moody Blue

#8378C7

Ube color link
Ube

#8878C3

True V color link
True V

#8A73D6

Lilac Bush color link
Lilac Bush

#9470C4

Misty Lupine color link
Misty Lupine

#7983D3

Toolbox color link
Toolbox

#746CC0

Long Shot color link
Long Shot

#8776B6

Amethyst color link
Amethyst

#9966CC

#8474CC color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#8474CC
  • RGB132, 116, 204
  • CMYK28, 35, 0, 20
  • HSL251°, 46%, 63%
  • HSL Precise250.909°, 46.316%, 62.745%
  • HSV251°, 43%, 80%
  • HSB251°, 43%, 80%
  • HEX ID8474CC
  • DECIMAL ID8680652
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Blue
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • Percentage of Red in RGB51.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB45.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB80%
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