#8C8D7E Hex Code
Color Name: Middle Grey
What is hex #8C8D7E Color?
The color name of hex code #8C8D7E is Middle Grey. The RGB values are (140, 141, 126) which means it is composed of
34% red, 35% green and 31% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:1 M:0 Y:11 K:45. In the HSV/HSB scale, #8C8D7E has a hue of 64°, 11% saturation and a brightness value of 55%.
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 #8C8D7E Color Codes
| Color Name | Middle Grey |
| RGB Values | (140, 141, 126) |
| CMYK Values | (1%, 0%, 11%, 45%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (64°, 11%, 55%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #999966 |
| Inverse Color | #737281 [Sonic Silver] |
| Closest Pantone® | 403 C |
| Closest RAL | 7030 [Stone grey] |
| Complementary Color | #7F7E8D [Gray (HTML/CSS Gray)] |
| #8C8D7E Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #888888 |
| Desaturated | #868686 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #8B8B8B |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #8C8C8C |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #BDBDBD |
Hex #8C8D7E Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #8C8D7E is #7F7E8D which is called Gray (HTML/CSS Gray). Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #8C8D7E color is offered by #7F7E8D. 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 #8C8D7E are #858D7E and #8D877E, called Dolphin Gray and Middle Grey, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #8C8D7E 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 #8C8D7E are #7E858D (Roman Silver) and #877E8D (Taupe Gray). 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
#8C8D7E triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #7E8C8D (Dolphin Gray) and #8D7E8C (Taupe Gray) along with #8C8D7E, 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 #8C8D7E has #7E8C8D (Dolphin Gray), #7F7E8D (Gray (HTML/CSS Gray)) and #8D7F7E (Rocket Metallic). 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 #8C8D7E contains #7E8D87 (Dolphin Gray), #7F7E8D (Gray (HTML/CSS Gray)) and #8D7E85 (Rocket Metallic). 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 #8C8D7E Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #8C8D7E 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 8C8D7E Color
Tints
A3A498- AFAFA5
- BABBB2
- C6C6BF
- D1D1CB
- DDDDD8
- E8E8E5
- F4F4F2
Tones
- 8A8A7E
- 88897F
- 87887F
- 86877F
- 85857F
- 84847F
- 828380
- 818180
Shades
- 707165
- 626358
- 54554C
- 46473F
- 383832
- 2A2A26
- 1C1C19
- 0E0E0D
#8C8D7E Color Patterns
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#8C8D7E Gingham Checks
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#8C8D7E Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#8C8D7E Polka Dots Pattern
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#8C8D7E Honeycomb Pattern
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#8C8D7E Leaves Pattern
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#8C8D7E Houndstooth Pattern
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#8C8D7E Trellis Pattern
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#8C8D7E 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.
