#8C89BA Hex Code
Color Name: Cool Grey
What is hex #8C89BA Color?
The color name of hex code #8C89BA is Cool Grey. The RGB values are (140, 137, 186) which means it is composed of
30% red, 30% green and 40% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:25 M:26 Y:0 K:27. In the HSV/HSB scale, #8C89BA has a hue of 244°, 26% saturation and a brightness value of 73%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #8C89BA Color Codes
| Color Name | Cool Grey |
| RGB Values | (140, 137, 186) |
| CMYK Values | (25%, 26%, 0%, 27%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (244°, 26%, 73%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #9999CC |
| Inverse Color | #737645 [Boy Red] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7674 C |
| Closest RAL | 7001 [Silver grey] |
| Complementary Color | #B7BA89 [Sage] |
| #8C89BA Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #9A9A9A |
| Desaturated | #A2A2A2 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #8F8F8F |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #8D8D8D |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #BEBEBE |
Hex #8C89BA Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #8C89BA is #B7BA89 which is called Sage. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #8C89BA color is offered by #B7BA89. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #8C89BA are #A589BA and #899FBA, called Glossy Grape and Pewter Blue, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #8C89BA with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #8C89BA are #BAA589 (Khaki (HTML/CSS)) and #9FBA89 (Dark Sea Green). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#8C89BA triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #BA8C89 (Rosy Brown) and #89BA8C (Dark Sea Green) along with #8C89BA, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #8C89BA has #BA8C89 (Rosy Brown), #B7BA89 (Sage) and #89B7BA (Pewter Blue). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #8C89BA contains #BA899F (Opera Mauve), #B7BA89 (Sage) and #89BAA5 (Eton Blue). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #8C89BA Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #8C89BA rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of 8C89BA Color
Tints
A3A1C8- AFACCF
- BAB8D6
- C6C4DD
- D1D0E3
- DDDCEA
- E8E7F1
- F4F3F8
Tones
- 8A87AE
- 8886A9
- 8785A3
- 86859D
- 858497
- 848391
- 82828C
- 818186
Shades
- 706E95
- 626082
- 545270
- 46455D
- 38374A
- 2A2938
- 1C1B25
- 0E0E13
#8C89BA Color Patterns
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#8C89BA Gingham Checks
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#8C89BA Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#8C89BA Polka Dots Pattern
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#8C89BA Honeycomb Pattern
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#8C89BA Leaves Pattern
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#8C89BA Houndstooth Pattern
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#8C89BA Trellis Pattern
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#8C89BA Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
