#8B7D80 Color Meaning and Information

#8B7D80 Color Information

#8B7D80 RGB value is (139, 125, 128). The hex color red value is 139, green is 125, and blue is 128. Its HSL format shows a hue of 347°, saturation of 6 percent, and lightness of 52 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 10 percent, 8 percent, 45 percent.

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#8B7D80 Color Meaning

Color #8B7D80 embodies industrial strength, subtle sophistication, and controlled innovation. #8B7D80 muted gray with warm undertones suggests technical precision and modern elegance. Psychologically, color #8B7D80 encourages analytical thinking, focus, and methodical planning. #8B7D80 provides a neutral backdrop for problem-solving without causing distraction. Culturally, color #8B7D80 references modern technology, engineering design, and futuristic aesthetics. Spiritually, #8B7D80 represents disciplined progress, adaptability, and the transformation of ideas into practical achievement.

Color Conversion

Convert #8B7D80 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

#8B7D80

RGB

rgb(139, 125, 128)

HSL

hsl(347°, 6%, 52%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 10%, 8%, 45%)

HSV

hsv(347°, 10%, 55%)

XYZ

21.8774 21.7147 23.4604

Yxy

21.7147 0.3263 0.3238

Hunter Lab

46.5990 0.5364 0.0252

CIE-Lab

53.7230 5.8934 0.3114

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red139 / 255 (55%)

55%

Green125 / 255 (49%)

49%

Blue128 / 255 (50%)

50%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta10 / 100 (10%)

Yellow8 / 100 (8%)

Key (Black)45 / 100 (45%)

45%

Color Variations

#8B7D80 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

#8B7D80 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 #8B7D80 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:#8B7D80

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.93:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.93:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.93:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #8B7D80 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

#8B7D80

protanopia

#85857f

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #8B7D80;

Text Color

color: #8B7D80;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #8B7D80;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #8B7D8040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #8B7D80;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8B7D80 0%, #53494b 100%);

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