Information about #8993C2 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #8993C2 belongs to the Blue Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Very Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(137, 147, 194) — 53.7% red, 57.6% green, 76.1% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 22 / 18 / 0 / 24. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#8993C2 is a moderately toned classic blue that has a delicate, washed-out lightness. It is a natural fit for minimalist layouts, soft backgrounds and pastel palettes. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a near neighbor of Zephyr (#809AC6). Slightly further away sit Delta Blue (#7C9ACD) and Rock Blue (#93A2BA).

The recipe behind #8993C2 is rgb(137, 147, 194), with blue as the dominant ingredient. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #8993C2: 7.0:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 3.0:1 for white. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#8993C2 color variations

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#8993C2 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 #8993C2

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

Zephyr color link
Zephyr

#809AC6

Delta Blue color link
Delta Blue

#7C9ACD

Rock Blue color link
Rock Blue

#93A2BA

Blake color link
Blake

#88A7C8

Smokescreen color link
Smokescreen

#93A2B7

Ceil color link
Ceil

#92A1CF

Cold Purple color link
Cold Purple

#9D8ABF

Bluey Grey color link
Bluey Grey

#89A0B0

Cool Grey color link
Cool Grey

#8C92AC

Polo Blue color link
Polo Blue

#8AA7CC

Stratosphere color link
Stratosphere

#97A0CE

Magic Carpet color link
Magic Carpet

#8B98D8

#8993C2 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#8993C2
  • RGB137, 147, 194
  • CMYK22, 18, 0, 24
  • HSL229°, 32%, 65%
  • HSL Precise229.474°, 31.844%, 64.902%
  • HSV229°, 29%, 76%
  • HSB229°, 29%, 76%
  • HEX ID8993C2
  • DECIMAL ID9016258
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Blue
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • Percentage of Red in RGB53.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB57.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB76.1%
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