Grayish Blue

The color #8B8AAD is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 139, 138, 173 and HSL values of 242°, 18%, 61%.

Color Values for #8B8AAD

Below are the different color format representations for #8B8AAD. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#8B8AAD
RGB:
rgb(139,138,173) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(242,18%,61%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(20%, 20%, 0%, 32%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8B8AAD

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8B8AAD. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 54.5%
Green: 54.1%
Blue: 67.8%

Contrast Analysis for #8B8AAD

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 #8B8AAD

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8B8AAD

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

Complementary Colors for #8B8AAD

The complementary color for #8B8AAD is #ACAD8A. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8B8AAD

The analogous colors for #8B8AAD are #8A9AAD and #9D8AAD. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8B8AAD

The triadic colors for #8B8AAD are #AD8B8A and #8AAD8B. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8B8AAD

These are the darker variations of #8B8AAD. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #6F6E8A and #535368. This progression shows how #8B8AAD darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8B8AAD

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A2A1BD and #B9B9CE. This progression shows how #8B8AAD. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8B8AAD

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8B8AAD. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #8B8AAD

Companies and brands that incorporate #8B8AAD in their visual identity.

#8B8AAD Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8B8AAD. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8B8AAD is a grayish blue with RGB values of 139, 138, 173 and HSL values of 242°, 18%, 61%.

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