#8A7F85 Color Meaning and Information

#8A7F85 Color Information

#8A7F85 RGB value is (138, 127, 133). The hex color red value is 138, green is 127, and blue is 133. Its HSL format shows a hue of 327°, saturation of 4 percent, and lightness of 52 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 8 percent, 4 percent, 46 percent.

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#8A7F85 Color Meaning

Color #8A7F85 signifies deep muted elegance, thoughtful sophistication, and subtle maturity. Its grayish-lavender hue evokes quiet reflection and composed emotional energy. Psychologically, color #8A7F85 fosters stability, emotional balance, and contemplative insight. In design, color #8A7F85 works as an accent or neutral counterpoint to lighter pastels, creating visually sophisticated palettes. Symbolically, #8A7F85 conveys restraint, introspection, and timeless refinement. Spiritually, color #8A7F85 encourages centered mindfulness, emotional moderation, and inner grounding. Across cultures, #8A7F85 color resonates with subtle ritual, classic elegance, and refined artistic traditions.

Color Conversion

Convert #8A7F85 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX

#8A7F85

RGB

rgb(138, 127, 133)

HSL

hsl(327°, 4%, 52%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 8%, 4%, 46%)

HSV

hsv(327°, 8%, 54%)

XYZ

22.3042 22.2755 25.3143

Yxy

22.2755 0.3191 0.3187

Hunter Lab

47.1969 0.4967 -0.1475

CIE-Lab

54.3181 5.3086 -1.7413

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red138 / 255 (54%)

54%

Green127 / 255 (50%)

50%

Blue133 / 255 (52%)

52%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta8 / 100 (8%)

Yellow4 / 100 (4%)

Key (Black)46 / 100 (46%)

46%

Color Variations

#8A7F85 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#8A7F85 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #8A7F85 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#8A7F85

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.85:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.85:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.85:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #8A7F85 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#8A7F85

protanopia

#858584

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #8A7F85;

Text Color

color: #8A7F85;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #8A7F85;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #8A7F8540;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #8A7F85;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8A7F85 0%, #514b4e 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #8A7F85 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.