Grayish Blue

The color #8996A6 is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 137, 150, 166 and HSL values of 213°, 14%, 59%.

Color Values for #8996A6

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HEX:
#8996A6
RGB:
rgb(137,150,166) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(213,14%,59%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(17%, 10%, 0%, 35%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8996A6

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8996A6. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 53.7%
Green: 58.8%
Blue: 65.1%

Contrast Analysis for #8996A6

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 #8996A6

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8996A6

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

Complementary Colors for #8996A6

The complementary color for #8996A6 is #A59888. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8996A6

The analogous colors for #8996A6 are #88A4A5 and #8988A5. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8996A6

The triadic colors for #8996A6 are #A58895 and #95A588. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8996A6

These are the darker variations of #8996A6. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #6E7885 and #525A64. This progression shows how #8996A6 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8996A6

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A1ABB8 and #B8C0CA. This progression shows how #8996A6. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8996A6

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8996A6. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#8996A6 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8996A6. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8996A6 is a grayish blue with RGB values of 137, 150, 166 and HSL values of 213°, 14%, 59%.

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