Grayish Cyan

The color #859999 is a grayish cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 133, 153, 153 and HSL values of 180°, 9%, 56%.

Color Values for #859999

Below are the different color format representations for #859999. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#859999
RGB:
rgb(133,153,153) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(180,9%,56%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(13%, 0%, 0%, 40%) Copied!

Color Composition of #859999

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #859999. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 52.2%
Green: 60%
Blue: 60%

Contrast Analysis for #859999

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 #859999

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #859999

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

Complementary Colors for #859999

The complementary color for #859999 is #998585. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #859999

The analogous colors for #859999 are #85998F and #858F99. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #859999

The triadic colors for #859999 are #998599 and #999985. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #859999

These are the darker variations of #859999. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #6A7A7A and #505C5C. This progression shows how #859999 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #859999

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #9DADAD and #B6C2C2. This progression shows how #859999. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #859999

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #859999. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #859999

Companies and brands that incorporate #859999 in their visual identity.

#859999 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #859999. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #859999 is a grayish cyan with RGB values of 133, 153, 153 and HSL values of 180°, 9%, 56%.

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