Grayish Blue

The color #656974 is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 101, 105, 116 and HSL values of 224°, 7%, 43%.

Color Values for #656974

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HEX:
#656974
RGB:
rgb(101,105,116) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(224,7%,43%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(13%, 9%, 0%, 55%) Copied!

Color Composition of #656974

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #656974. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 39.6%
Green: 41.2%
Blue: 45.5%

Contrast Analysis for #656974

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #656974

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #656974

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #656974

The complementary color for #656974 is #757166. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #656974

The analogous colors for #656974 are #667275 and #6A6675. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #656974

The triadic colors for #656974 are #75666A and #6A7566. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #656974

These are the darker variations of #656974. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #51545D and #3D3F46. This progression shows how #656974 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #656974

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #848790 and #A3A5AC. This progression shows how #656974. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #656974

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #656974. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #656974

Companies and brands that incorporate #656974 in their visual identity.

#656974 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #656974. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #656974 is a grayish blue with RGB values of 101, 105, 116 and HSL values of 224°, 7%, 43%.

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