Grayish Cyan

The color #8B9599 is a grayish cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 139, 149, 153 and HSL values of 197°, 6%, 57%.

Color Values for #8B9599

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HEX:
#8B9599
RGB:
rgb(139,149,153) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(197,6%,57%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(9%, 3%, 0%, 40%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8B9599

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8B9599. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 54.5%
Green: 58.4%
Blue: 60%

Contrast Analysis for #8B9599

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 #8B9599

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8B9599

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

Complementary Colors for #8B9599

The complementary color for #8B9599 is #988E8B. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8B9599

The analogous colors for #8B9599 are #8B9895 and #8B8E98. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8B9599

The triadic colors for #8B9599 are #988B94 and #94988B. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8B9599

These are the darker variations of #8B9599. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #6F777A and #53595C. This progression shows how #8B9599 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8B9599

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A2AAAD and #B9BFC2. This progression shows how #8B9599. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8B9599

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8B9599. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #8B9599

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#8B9599 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8B9599. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8B9599 is a grayish cyan with RGB values of 139, 149, 153 and HSL values of 197°, 6%, 57%.

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