Grayish Blue

The color #8991AE is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 137, 145, 174 and HSL values of 227°, 19%, 61%.

Color Values for #8991AE

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HEX:
#8991AE
RGB:
rgb(137,145,174) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(227,19%,61%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(21%, 17%, 0%, 32%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8991AE

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8991AE. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 53.7%
Green: 56.9%
Blue: 68.2%

Contrast Analysis for #8991AE

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 #8991AE

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8991AE

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

Complementary Colors for #8991AE

The complementary color for #8991AE is #AEA689. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8991AE

The analogous colors for #8991AE are #89A4AE and #9389AE. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8991AE

The triadic colors for #8991AE are #AE8991 and #91AE89. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8991AE

These are the darker variations of #8991AE. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #6E748B and #525768. This progression shows how #8991AE darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8991AE

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A1A7BE and #B8BDCE. This progression shows how #8991AE. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8991AE

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8991AE. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#8991AE Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8991AE. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8991AE is a grayish blue with RGB values of 137, 145, 174 and HSL values of 227°, 19%, 61%.

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