Grayish Cyan

The color #8496A3 is a grayish cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 132, 150, 163 and HSL values of 205°, 14%, 58%.

Color Values for #8496A3

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HEX:
#8496A3
RGB:
rgb(132,150,163) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(205,14%,58%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(19%, 8%, 0%, 36%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8496A3

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8496A3. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 51.8%
Green: 58.8%
Blue: 63.9%

Contrast Analysis for #8496A3

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 #8496A3

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8496A3

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

Complementary Colors for #8496A3

The complementary color for #8496A3 is #A39185. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8496A3

The analogous colors for #8496A3 are #85A3A0 and #8587A3. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8496A3

The triadic colors for #8496A3 are #A38596 and #96A385. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8496A3

These are the darker variations of #8496A3. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #6A7882 and #4F5A62. This progression shows how #8496A3 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8496A3

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #9DABB5 and #B5C0C8. This progression shows how #8496A3. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8496A3

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8496A3. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#8496A3 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8496A3. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8496A3 is a grayish cyan with RGB values of 132, 150, 163 and HSL values of 205°, 14%, 58%.

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