Grayish Blue

The color #8997AA is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 137, 151, 170 and HSL values of 215°, 16%, 60%.

Color Values for #8997AA

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HEX:
#8997AA
RGB:
rgb(137,151,170) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(215,16%,60%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(19%, 11%, 0%, 33%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8997AA

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8997AA. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 53.7%
Green: 59.2%
Blue: 66.7%

Contrast Analysis for #8997AA

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 #8997AA

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8997AA

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

Complementary Colors for #8997AA

The complementary color for #8997AA is #A99C89. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8997AA

The analogous colors for #8997AA are #89A7A9 and #8B89A9. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8997AA

The triadic colors for #8997AA are #A98996 and #96A989. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8997AA

These are the darker variations of #8997AA. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #6E7988 and #525B66. This progression shows how #8997AA darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8997AA

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A1ACBB and #B8C1CC. This progression shows how #8997AA. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8997AA

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8997AA. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#8997AA Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8997AA. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8997AA is a grayish blue with RGB values of 137, 151, 170 and HSL values of 215°, 16%, 60%.

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