Grayish Cyan

The color #859C9E is a grayish cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 133, 156, 158 and HSL values of 185°, 11%, 57%.

Color Values for #859C9E

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HEX:
#859C9E
RGB:
rgb(133,156,158) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(185,11%,57%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(16%, 1%, 0%, 38%) Copied!

Color Composition of #859C9E

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #859C9E. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 52.2%
Green: 61.2%
Blue: 62%

Contrast Analysis for #859C9E

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 #859C9E

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #859C9E

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

Complementary Colors for #859C9E

The complementary color for #859C9E is #9D8785. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #859C9E

The analogous colors for #859C9E are #859D93 and #858F9D. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #859C9E

The triadic colors for #859C9E are #9D859B and #9B9D85. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #859C9E

These are the darker variations of #859C9E. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #6A7D7E and #505E5F. This progression shows how #859C9E darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #859C9E

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #9DB0B1 and #B6C4C5. This progression shows how #859C9E. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #859C9E

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #859C9E. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#859C9E Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #859C9E. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #859C9E is a grayish cyan with RGB values of 133, 156, 158 and HSL values of 185°, 11%, 57%.

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