Cyan

The color #859BAE is a cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 133, 155, 174 and HSL values of 208°, 20%, 60%.

Color Values for #859BAE

Below are the different color format representations for #859BAE. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#859BAE
RGB:
rgb(133,155,174) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(208,20%,60%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(24%, 11%, 0%, 32%) Copied!

Color Composition of #859BAE

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #859BAE. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 52.2%
Green: 60.8%
Blue: 68.2%

Contrast Analysis for #859BAE

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 #859BAE

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #859BAE

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

Complementary Colors for #859BAE

The complementary color for #859BAE is #AD9885. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #859BAE

The analogous colors for #859BAE are #85ADAC and #8586AD. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #859BAE

The triadic colors for #859BAE are #AD859A and #9AAD85. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #859BAE

These are the darker variations of #859BAE. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #6A7C8B and #505D68. This progression shows how #859BAE darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #859BAE

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #9DAFBE and #B6C3CE. This progression shows how #859BAE. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #859BAE

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #859BAE. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #859BAE

Companies and brands that incorporate #859BAE in their visual identity.

#859BAE Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #859BAE. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #859BAE is a cyan with RGB values of 133, 155, 174 and HSL values of 208°, 20%, 60%.

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