Grayish Blue

The color #898BAE is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 137, 139, 174 and HSL values of 237°, 19%, 61%.

Color Values for #898BAE

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HEX:
#898BAE
RGB:
rgb(137,139,174) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(237,19%,61%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(21%, 20%, 0%, 32%) Copied!

Color Composition of #898BAE

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #898BAE. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 53.7%
Green: 54.5%
Blue: 68.2%

Contrast Analysis for #898BAE

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 #898BAE

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #898BAE

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

Complementary Colors for #898BAE

The complementary color for #898BAE is #AEAD89. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #898BAE

The analogous colors for #898BAE are #899DAE and #9A89AE. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #898BAE

The triadic colors for #898BAE are #AE898B and #8BAE89. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #898BAE

These are the darker variations of #898BAE. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #6E6F8B and #525368. This progression shows how #898BAE darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #898BAE

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A1A2BE and #B8B9CE. This progression shows how #898BAE. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #898BAE

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #898BAE. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #898BAE

Companies and brands that incorporate #898BAE in their visual identity.

#898BAE Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #898BAE. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #898BAE is a grayish blue with RGB values of 137, 139, 174 and HSL values of 237°, 19%, 61%.

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