Blue

The color #8495CD is a blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 132, 149, 205 and HSL values of 226°, 42%, 66%.

Color Values for #8495CD

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HEX:
#8495CD
RGB:
rgb(132,149,205) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(226,42%,66%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(36%, 27%, 0%, 20%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8495CD

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8495CD. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 51.8%
Green: 58.4%
Blue: 80.4%

Contrast Analysis for #8495CD

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 #8495CD

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8495CD

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

Complementary Colors for #8495CD

The complementary color for #8495CD is #CDBC84. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8495CD

The analogous colors for #8495CD are #84B9CD and #9784CD. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8495CD

The triadic colors for #8495CD are #CD8495 and #95CD84. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8495CD

These are the darker variations of #8495CD. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #6A77A4 and #4F597B. This progression shows how #8495CD darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8495CD

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #9DAAD7 and #B5BFE1. This progression shows how #8495CD. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8495CD

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8495CD. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #8495CD

Companies and brands that incorporate #8495CD in their visual identity.

#8495CD Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8495CD. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8495CD is a blue with RGB values of 132, 149, 205 and HSL values of 226°, 42%, 66%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #8495CD including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.