Grayish Blue

The color #878E99 is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 135, 142, 153 and HSL values of 217°, 8%, 56%.

Color Values for #878E99

Below are the different color format representations for #878E99. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#878E99
RGB:
rgb(135,142,153) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(217,8%,56%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(12%, 7%, 0%, 40%) Copied!

Color Composition of #878E99

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #878E99. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 52.9%
Green: 55.7%
Blue: 60%

Contrast Analysis for #878E99

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 #878E99

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #878E99

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

Complementary Colors for #878E99

The complementary color for #878E99 is #989186. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #878E99

The analogous colors for #878E99 are #869698 and #888698. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #878E99

The triadic colors for #878E99 are #98868D and #8D9886. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #878E99

These are the darker variations of #878E99. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #6C727A and #51555C. This progression shows how #878E99 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #878E99

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #9FA5AD and #B7BBC2. This progression shows how #878E99. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #878E99

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #878E99. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #878E99

Companies and brands that incorporate #878E99 in their visual identity.

#878E99 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #878E99. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #878E99 is a grayish blue with RGB values of 135, 142, 153 and HSL values of 217°, 8%, 56%.

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