#8b79b1 - Paisley Purple color
A cool, muted violet leaning toward periwinkle, this shade feels like softened lavender with subtle blue undertones. It reads elegant and slightly vintage, neither too bright nor too dark—medium-light with moderate saturation. The color evokes calm, refined creativity and works well as a backdrop or accent in interiors and branding, pairing nicely with warm creams, deep charcoals, olive greens, or antique gold for contrast. It suggests serenity, quiet sophistication, and a touch of whimsical nostalgia.
#8b79b1 color RGB value is 139, 121, 177, and the CMYK value is 0.215, 0.316, 0.00, 0.306. Alternative names for that color are: paisley purple, gray, steelblue, lavender purple, purple mountains’ majesty, violet.
Color Conversion
Name | Values | CSS |
|---|---|---|
RGB(0-255) | 139, 121, 177 | rgb(139, 121, 177) |
CMYK | 0.215, 0.316, 0.00, 0.306 | - |
sRGB | 0.545, 0.475, 0.694 | rgb(54.5%, 47.5%, 69.4%) |
Adobe® 98 RGB compatible | 0.522, 0.471, 0.681 | color(a98-rgb, 0.522, 0.471, 0.681) |
HCT | 301, 33.9, 54.4 | color(--hct, 301, 23.4%, 54.4%) |
HSL | 259, 26.4, 58.4 | hsl(259, 26.4%, 58.4%) |
HSV | 259, 31.6, 69.4 | color(--hsv, 259, 31.6%, 69.4%) |
HWB | 259, 47.5, 30.6 | hwb(259, 47.5%, 30.6%) |
Lab | 54.2, 16.1, -27.3 | lab(54.2%, 16.1, -27.3) |
P3 | 0.533, 0.477, 0.679 | color(display-p3, 0.533, 0.477, 0.679) |
XYZ D50 | 0.249, 0.221, 0.336 | color(xyz-d50, 0.249, 0.221, 0.336) |
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