Grayish Red

The color #8B8280 is a grayish red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 139, 130, 128 and HSL values of 11°, 5%, 52%.

Color Values for #8B8280

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HEX:
#8B8280
RGB:
rgb(139,130,128) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(11,5%,52%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 6%, 8%, 45%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8B8280

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8B8280. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 54.5%
Green: 51%
Blue: 50.2%

Contrast Analysis for #8B8280

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 #8B8280

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8B8280

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

Complementary Colors for #8B8280

The complementary color for #8B8280 is #7E888B. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8B8280

The analogous colors for #8B8280 are #8B7E82 and #8B877E. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8B8280

The triadic colors for #8B8280 are #7E8B81 and #817E8B. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8B8280

These are the darker variations of #8B8280. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #6F6866 and #534E4D. This progression shows how #8B8280 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8B8280

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A29B99 and #B9B4B3. This progression shows how #8B8280. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8B8280

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8B8280. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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Companies and brands that incorporate #8B8280 in their visual identity.

#8B8280 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8B8280. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8B8280 is a grayish red with RGB values of 139, 130, 128 and HSL values of 11°, 5%, 52%.

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