Blue

The color #8496C3 is a blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 132, 150, 195 and HSL values of 223°, 34%, 64%.

Color Values for #8496C3

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HEX:
#8496C3
RGB:
rgb(132,150,195) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(223,34%,64%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(32%, 23%, 0%, 24%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8496C3

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8496C3. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 51.8%
Green: 58.8%
Blue: 76.5%

Contrast Analysis for #8496C3

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 #8496C3

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8496C3

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

Complementary Colors for #8496C3

The complementary color for #8496C3 is #C2B184. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8496C3

The analogous colors for #8496C3 are #84B5C2 and #9284C2. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8496C3

The triadic colors for #8496C3 are #C28496 and #96C284. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8496C3

These are the darker variations of #8496C3. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #6A789C and #4F5A75. This progression shows how #8496C3 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8496C3

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #9DABCF and #B5C0DB. This progression shows how #8496C3. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8496C3

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8496C3. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #8496C3

Companies and brands that incorporate #8496C3 in their visual identity.

#8496C3 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8496C3. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8496C3 is a blue with RGB values of 132, 150, 195 and HSL values of 223°, 34%, 64%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #8496C3 including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.