Blue

The color #8997DB is a blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 137, 151, 219 and HSL values of 230°, 53%, 70%.

Color Values for #8997DB

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HEX:
#8997DB
RGB:
rgb(137,151,219) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(230,53%,70%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(37%, 31%, 0%, 14%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8997DB

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

Red: 53.7%
Green: 59.2%
Blue: 85.9%

Contrast Analysis for #8997DB

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 #8997DB

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8997DB

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

Complementary Colors for #8997DB

The complementary color for #8997DB is #DBCE8A. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8997DB

The analogous colors for #8997DB are #8AC0DB and #A58ADB. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8997DB

The triadic colors for #8997DB are #DB8A97 and #97DB8A. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8997DB

These are the darker variations of #8997DB. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #6E79AF and #525B83. This progression shows how #8997DB darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8997DB

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A1ACE2 and #B8C1E9. This progression shows how #8997DB. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8997DB

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

Brands that use #8997DB

Companies and brands that incorporate #8997DB in their visual identity.

#8997DB Closest Pantone Colors

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

The color #8997DB is a blue with RGB values of 137, 151, 219 and HSL values of 230°, 53%, 70%.

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