Grayish Blue

The color #8998AE is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 137, 152, 174 and HSL values of 216°, 19%, 61%.

Color Values for #8998AE

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HEX:
#8998AE
RGB:
rgb(137,152,174) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(216,19%,61%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(21%, 13%, 0%, 32%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8998AE

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8998AE. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 53.7%
Green: 59.6%
Blue: 68.2%

Contrast Analysis for #8998AE

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 #8998AE

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8998AE

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

Complementary Colors for #8998AE

The complementary color for #8998AE is #AE9F89. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8998AE

The analogous colors for #8998AE are #89ABAE and #8C89AE. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8998AE

The triadic colors for #8998AE are #AE8998 and #98AE89. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8998AE

These are the darker variations of #8998AE. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #6E7A8B and #525B68. This progression shows how #8998AE darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8998AE

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A1ADBE and #B8C1CE. This progression shows how #8998AE. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8998AE

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8998AE. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #8998AE

Companies and brands that incorporate #8998AE in their visual identity.

#8998AE Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8998AE. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8998AE is a grayish blue with RGB values of 137, 152, 174 and HSL values of 216°, 19%, 61%.

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