#8D6CCC Hex Code
Color Name: Amethyst
What is hex #8D6CCC Color?
The color name of hex code #8D6CCC is Amethyst. The RGB values are (141, 108, 204) which means it is composed of
31% red, 24% green and 45% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:31 M:47 Y:0 K:20. In the HSV/HSB scale, #8D6CCC has a hue of 261°, 47% saturation and a brightness value of 80%.
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 #8D6CCC Color Codes
| Color Name | Amethyst |
| RGB Values | (141, 108, 204) |
| CMYK Values | (31%, 47%, 0%, 20%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (261°, 47%, 80%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #9966CC |
| Inverse Color | #729333 [Palm Leaf] |
| Closest Pantone® | 814 C |
| Closest RAL | 4005 [Blue lilac] |
| Complementary Color | #ABCC6C [Middle Green Yellow] |
| #8D6CCC Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #979797 |
| Desaturated | #9C9C9C |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #808080 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #7A7A7A |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #B2B2B2 |
Hex #8D6CCC Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #8D6CCC is #ABCC6C which is called Middle Green Yellow. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #8D6CCC color is offered by #ABCC6C. 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 #8D6CCC are #BD6CCC and #6C7BCC, called Rich Lilac and Violet-Blue (Crayola), respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #8D6CCC 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 #8D6CCC are #CCBD6C (Dark Khaki) and #7BCC6C (Mantis). 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
#8D6CCC triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #CC8D6C (Antique Brass) and #6CCC8D (Iguana Green) along with #8D6CCC, 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 #8D6CCC has #CC8D6C (Antique Brass), #ABCC6C (Middle Green Yellow) and #6CABCC (Iceberg). 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 #8D6CCC contains #CC6C7B (Cinnamon Satin), #ABCC6C (Middle Green Yellow) and #6CCCBD (Medium Aquamarine). 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 #8D6CCC Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #8D6CCC 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 8D6CCC Color
Tints
A489D6- AF98DB
- BBA7E0
- C6B6E6
- D1C4EB
- DDD3F0
- E8E2F5
- F4F0FA
Tones
- 8A70BD
- 8972B5
- 8874AE
- 8776A6
- 85789E
- 847A97
- 837C8F
- 817E88
Shades
- 7156A3
- 634C8F
- 55417A
- 473666
- 382B52
- 2A203D
- 1C1629
- 0E0B14
#8D6CCC Color Patterns
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#8D6CCC Gingham Checks
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#8D6CCC Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#8D6CCC Polka Dots Pattern
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#8D6CCC Honeycomb Pattern
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#8D6CCC Leaves Pattern
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#8D6CCC Houndstooth Pattern
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#8D6CCC Trellis Pattern
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#8D6CCC Plaid Pattern
#8D6CCC Color Interior Ideas
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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.
