Grayish Blue

The color #87838C is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 135, 131, 140 and HSL values of 267°, 4%, 53%.

Color Values for #87838C

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HEX:
#87838C
RGB:
rgb(135,131,140) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(267,4%,53%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(4%, 6%, 0%, 45%) Copied!

Color Composition of #87838C

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #87838C. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 52.9%
Green: 51.4%
Blue: 54.9%

Contrast Analysis for #87838C

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 #87838C

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #87838C

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

Complementary Colors for #87838C

The complementary color for #87838C is #888C82. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #87838C

The analogous colors for #87838C are #82838C and #8B828C. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #87838C

The triadic colors for #87838C are #8C8782 and #828C87. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #87838C

These are the darker variations of #87838C. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #6C6970 and #514F54. This progression shows how #87838C darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #87838C

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #9F9CA3 and #B7B5BA. This progression shows how #87838C. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #87838C

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #87838C. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #87838C

Companies and brands that incorporate #87838C in their visual identity.

#87838C Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #87838C. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #87838C is a grayish blue with RGB values of 135, 131, 140 and HSL values of 267°, 4%, 53%.

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