Grayish Cyan

The color #8B979B is a grayish cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 139, 151, 155 and HSL values of 195°, 7%, 58%.

Color Values for #8B979B

Below are the different color format representations for #8B979B. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#8B979B
RGB:
rgb(139,151,155) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(195,7%,58%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(10%, 3%, 0%, 39%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8B979B

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8B979B. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 54.5%
Green: 59.2%
Blue: 60.8%

Contrast Analysis for #8B979B

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 #8B979B

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8B979B

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

Complementary Colors for #8B979B

The complementary color for #8B979B is #9B908C. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8B979B

The analogous colors for #8B979B are #8C9B98 and #8C909B. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8B979B

The triadic colors for #8B979B are #9B8C98 and #989B8C. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8B979B

These are the darker variations of #8B979B. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #6F797C and #535B5D. This progression shows how #8B979B darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8B979B

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A2ACAF and #B9C1C3. This progression shows how #8B979B. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8B979B

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8B979B. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#8B979B Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8B979B. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8B979B is a grayish cyan with RGB values of 139, 151, 155 and HSL values of 195°, 7%, 58%.

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