Blue

The color #8497DC is a blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 132, 151, 220 and HSL values of 227°, 56%, 69%.

Color Values for #8497DC

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HEX:
#8497DC
RGB:
rgb(132,151,220) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(227,56%,69%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(40%, 31%, 0%, 14%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8497DC

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8497DC. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 51.8%
Green: 59.2%
Blue: 86.3%

Contrast Analysis for #8497DC

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 #8497DC

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8497DC

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

Complementary Colors for #8497DC

The complementary color for #8497DC is #DCC984. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8497DC

The analogous colors for #8497DC are #84C3DC and #9D84DC. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8497DC

The triadic colors for #8497DC are #DC8497 and #97DC84. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8497DC

These are the darker variations of #8497DC. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #6A79B0 and #4F5B84. This progression shows how #8497DC darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8497DC

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #9DACE3 and #B5C1EA. This progression shows how #8497DC. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8497DC

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8497DC. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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Companies and brands that incorporate #8497DC in their visual identity.

#8497DC Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8497DC. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8497DC is a blue with RGB values of 132, 151, 220 and HSL values of 227°, 56%, 69%.

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