Color Details and Palettes for #8C5472

Details about the color Indian Silk

Closest web-safe match: #996666

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About Color Hex #8c5472

The color Indian Silk, with hexadecimal code #8c5472, is part of the pink color family, a hue that spans from playful and youthful to elegant and gender-neutral. Pink evokes warmth, tenderness, and emotional connection across diverse cultural contexts. Additionally, it evokes emotions such as Softness, Delicacy, Calmness, Relaxation and Friendliness. Pink is often connected to love, compassion, and femininity in Western cultures, while in Japan, it can symbolize spring and cherry blossoms. It can also represent universal harmony and emotional balance. At just 25% saturation, this near-neutral shade carries only a subtle hint of its underlying hue, making it versatile for large surfaces and professional contexts. With a mid-range lightness of 44%, it offers excellent versatility—readable as text on light backgrounds and visible as an element on dark ones. This color is ideal for designs that aim to express Softness, Delicacy, Calmness, Relaxation, or Friendliness. It can be effectively used in web design, branding, and marketing materials to attract attention and convey specific messages.

The RGB values for Indian Silk are (140, 84, 114), providing a combination of red: 140, green: 84, and blue: 114. In HSL format, it has a hue of 328.00°, saturation of 25.00%, and lightness of 44.00%.

The HSV representation includes a hue of 328.00°, saturation of 40.00%, and value of 55.00%. Its CMYK composition is cyan: 0.00%, magenta: 40.00%, yellow: 19.00%, and black: 45.00%.

The calculated luminance of #8c5472 is 0.131, offering a brightness level suitable for various design requirements.

This color is not part of the web-safe color palette. The closest web-safe color to this is the color HEX #996666. Its contrast ratio is 3.63:1 against black and 5.79:1 against white. It works well on light backgrounds but may be challenging on darker ones.

In terms of color temperature, #8c5472 reads as warm. When it comes to accessibility, testing against standard guidelines suggests that using white text meets typical WCAG contrast standards. Additionally, the ideal foreground color for improved legibility on #8c5472 is white.

Considering its saturation and lightness, #8c5472 appears more vivid and energetic, making it stand out in designs that aim to capture attention.

History, Usage, Psychology & Design Ideas for #8C5472

Indian Silk (#8C5472) belongs to the Pink color family.

With moderate saturation and balanced lightness, this muted tone feels sophisticated and understated. Muted hues like this excel in editorial design, professional portfolios, and interior spaces that seek calm refinement.

Historical Background

Pink was considered a variant of red—and thus a strong, masculine color—until the mid-20th century, when Western marketing shifted it toward femininity. In 18th-century Rococo France, Madame de Pompadour popularized a specific shade (Rose Pompadour) that became synonymous with refined luxury. In Japan, pink cherry blossoms (sakura) represent the fleeting beauty of life, celebrated annually during hanami festivals.

Design & Usage Tips

Pink ranges from playful and youthful to sophisticated and gender-neutral depending on saturation and context. Hot pink works for bold fashion and beauty brands, while dusty pink suits elegant interior design and wedding stationery. Pair pink with navy for a classic contrast, or with sage green for a modern, botanical palette.

Positioned on the warm side of the color wheel (hue 328°), it naturally draws the eye and creates a sense of closeness—making it effective for calls to action, food photography, and hospitality branding. At 25% saturation, the color has a muted, sophisticated quality that pairs well with bolder accents. It works as a background, a border, or a secondary element in layered compositions.

Psychological Impact

Pink universally evokes warmth, tenderness, and approachability. Research by Alexander Schauss found that a specific shade ('Baker-Miller Pink') could reduce aggression, leading to its experimental use in holding cells. In branding, pink signals compassion, playfulness, and emotional connection.

With a mid-range lightness of 44%, this tone is highly versatile: dark enough to serve as body text on white, yet light enough to stand out on charcoal or navy backgrounds.

Creative Design Ideas

Use blush pink as a background for portrait photography to create a warm, flattering glow. Combine hot pink with black for a punk-inspired editorial aesthetic. In app design, pink accent colors (hearts, favorites, notifications) feel natural and engaging.

#8C5472 Color Conversions

Every way to write Indian Silk — copy Indian Silk as RGB, HSL, HSV, HWB, CMYK, OKLCH, OKLab, CIELAB, LCH, XYZ or a decimal integer. One-tap copy on every format; tap on any card to learn what it is and when to use it.

12 formats
HEX Web
#8C5472

Hexadecimal is the web’s universal color notation — two digits each for red, green and blue. Drop it straight into HTML, CSS or any design tool.

RGB Screen
rgb(140, 84, 114)

RGB is the additive Red-Green-Blue model every screen uses to emit light. The default choice for websites, apps and on-screen UI.

HSL Web
hsl(328, 25%, 44%)

HSL breaks a color into Hue, Saturation and Lightness — the most intuitive way to lighten, darken or mute a color in CSS.

HSV HSB Design
hsv(328, 40%, 55%)

HSV (also called HSB) maps Hue, Saturation and Value/Brightness. It is the model behind the color pickers in Photoshop, Figma and most design apps.

HWB CSS 4
hwb(328 33% 45%)

HWB blends a pure hue with Whiteness and Blackness — a painter-friendly model added in CSS Color 4 for quick tints and shades.

CMYK Print
cmyk(0%, 40%, 19%, 45%)

CMYK is the subtractive Cyan-Magenta-Yellow-Black ink model. Use these values when preparing artwork for a printer or commercial press.

OKLCH Modern
oklch(51.92% 0.084 347.09)

OKLCH is a modern, perceptually-uniform space (Lightness, Chroma, Hue). It powers smooth gradients and accessible palettes in today’s CSS.

OKLab Modern
oklab(51.92% 0.082 -0.019)

OKLab is the Cartesian form of OKLCH — ideal for blending and interpolating colors without the muddy midpoints older spaces produce.

CIELAB L*a*b* Perceptual
L: 42.96, a: 27.70, b: -7.20

CIELAB is a device-independent, perceptually-uniform space. It is the standard for measuring color difference (ΔE) and matching across devices.

LCH Perceptual
L: 42.96, C: 28.62, H: 345.43

LCH is CIELAB in cylindrical form — Lightness, Chroma and Hue — letting you adjust vividness and hue while staying perceptually even.

XYZ CIE Science
X: 17.02, Y: 13.13, Z: 17.56

CIE XYZ is the 1931 master space that underpins every other model here — the scientific bridge used to convert between color systems.

Decimal int Code
9196658

The 24-bit integer value of the color — handy for databases, APIs, game engines and low-level graphics code.

RGB Color Percentages for #8c5472

RGB Color Percentages for Indian Silk (HEX Code: #8c5472) display the relative contribution of Red, Green, and Blue in forming the color. Understanding these percentages provides insight into the color's visual balance and primary components.

This color is primarily dominated by Red, making up 41.42% of the total composition. The complete breakdown of RGB contributions is:

Red:
41.42%
Green:
24.85%
Blue:
33.73%

This analysis highlights the influence of each primary color, offering a deeper understanding of the visual characteristics of Indian Silk.

CMYK Ink Levels & Print Guide for #8c5472

CMYK Ink Levels for Indian Silk (HEX Code: #8c5472) provide a breakdown of the percentages of Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black inks needed for accurate print reproduction. The composition of Indian Silk prominently features Key, reflecting its dominant color characteristic. This information is invaluable for optimizing ink usage and achieving precise color results in printed materials.

The exact CMYK values are: Cyan: 0%, Magenta: 40%, Yellow: 18.57%, and Black: 45.1%.

Luminance & Contrast for #8C5472

Relative luminance gauges how bright Indian Silk is, while the WCAG contrast ratios show how legible black or white text is on it — and which accessibility levels (AA / AAA) it passes.

Relative luminance 0.131
0 · dark1 · light
Aa
Black text 3.63:1
AA AAA Large
Aa
White text 5.79:1
AA AAA Large

Quick CSS Snippets for #8C5472

Copy-and-paste CSS for Indian Silk — backgrounds, text, borders and a custom property. Each line is ready to drop into your stylesheet.

Background background-color: #8C5472;
Text color: #8C5472;
Border border: 2px solid #8C5472;
RGB background-color: rgb(140, 84, 114);
HSL background-color: hsl(328, 25%, 44%);
Variable --color: #8C5472;

#8c5472 Monochrome Palette

The Monochrome Palette consists of shades created by adjusting the brightness. These include lighter, original, and darker shades of the color. This layout helps to visualize the color's range and its potential use in design.

#f4eef1
#e2d4dc
#d1bbc7
#c0a1b1
#af879c
#9d6e87
#8c5472 Original
#774761
#623b50
#4d2e3f
#38222e
#23151d
#0e080b

#8c5472 Complementary Palette

The Complementary Palette is made up of two colors that sit opposite each other on the color wheel. These colors create high contrast and vibrant designs, making them perfect for attention-grabbing elements and dynamic visuals.

#8c5472 Original
#548c6e

#8c5472 Analogic Palette

The Analogic Palette consists of colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. These colors typically create harmonious and subtle designs, often used to evoke calmness and unity in your visual projects.

#8c5472 Original
#8c5456
#8a548c
#8c6e54
#6e548c
#8c8a54
#54568c

#8c5472 Triadic Palette

The Triadic Palette is made up of three colors evenly spaced on the color wheel. This combination provides a vibrant and balanced color scheme, often used for dynamic and energetic designs while maintaining harmony.

#8c5472 Original
#728c54
#54728c

#8c5472 Quad Palette

The Quad Palette, also known as tetradic, consists of four colors evenly spaced on the color wheel. This combination offers a diverse and bold color scheme, ideal for creating rich, complex designs with multiple accents while still maintaining balance.

#8c5472 Original
#8c8a54
#548c6e
#54568c

Color Blindness Simulation for #8c5472

Colors are perceived differently by individuals with various forms of color blindness. Use the dropdown below to see how this color may look through the eyes of someone with color vision deficiency. Explore how Indian Silk (#8c5472) might appear to people with different visual experiences, and gain deeper insights into color accessibility for your designs!

Each color box displays a "Friendly" or "Not Friendly" tag in the bottom-right corner. A "Friendly" tag indicates that the color difference is distinguishable to individuals with the specific type of color blindness. Conversely, a "Not Friendly" tag means that the color difference might not be distinguishable, potentially causing accessibility issues in your design.

Normal Vision

Deuteranopia (Green Weakness)

Friendly

Protanopia (Red Weakness)

Friendly

Tritanopia (Blue-Yellow Weakness)

Friendly

Achromatopsia (Total Color Blindness)

Friendly

Color Harmonies for #8c5472

Color harmonies refer to the visually pleasing combinations of colors that are derived from specific relationships on the color wheel. These harmonious schemes, such as complementary, triadic, and analogous colors, create a balanced and engaging visual experience in design.

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tetradic (Quad)

#8C5472 Nearby Colors

A handful of colors just a step away from #8C5472 — each one nudges the brightness, richness, or shade a little while still feeling like the same color. Use the buttons on any swatch to copy its hex or open its full color page.

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#995577 Feminism
#885566 Velour Scar
#885577 Plum Highness
#995566 Cherry Berry

Colors Similar to #8c5472

These colors are close neighbours of #8C5472 in the RGB color space. Each subtle variation can produce a noticeably different mood in your design while remaining harmonious with the original Pink tone.

#8d5472 Indian Silk
#8c5572 Indian Silk
#8c5473 Indian Silk
#8b5472 Indian Silk
#8c5372 Indian Silk
#8c5471 Indian Silk
#9d5472 Cherry Berry
#8c6572 Opera
#8c5483 Grape Candy
#7b5472 Plum Highness
#8c4372 Midnight Aubergine
#8c5461 Velour Scar

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