Grayish Blue

The color #8B879D is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 139, 135, 157 and HSL values of 251°, 10%, 57%.

Color Values for #8B879D

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HEX:
#8B879D
RGB:
rgb(139,135,157) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(251,10%,57%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(11%, 14%, 0%, 38%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8B879D

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8B879D. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 54.5%
Green: 52.9%
Blue: 61.6%

Contrast Analysis for #8B879D

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 #8B879D

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8B879D

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

Complementary Colors for #8B879D

The complementary color for #8B879D is #989C86. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8B879D

The analogous colors for #8B879D are #868D9C and #95869C. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8B879D

The triadic colors for #8B879D are #9C8A86 and #869C8A. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8B879D

These are the darker variations of #8B879D. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #6F6C7E and #53515E. This progression shows how #8B879D darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8B879D

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A29FB1 and #B9B7C4. This progression shows how #8B879D. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8B879D

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8B879D. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#8B879D Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8B879D. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8B879D is a grayish blue with RGB values of 139, 135, 157 and HSL values of 251°, 10%, 57%.

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