Grayish Cyan

The color #8B9996 is a grayish cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 139, 153, 150 and HSL values of 167°, 6%, 57%.

Color Values for #8B9996

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HEX:
#8B9996
RGB:
rgb(139,153,150)
HSL:
hsl(167,6%,57%)
CMYK:
cmyk(9%, 0%, 2%, 40%)

Color Composition of #8B9996

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8B9996. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 54.5%
Green: 60%
Blue: 58.8%

Contrast Analysis for #8B9996

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 #8B9996

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8B9996

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

Complementary Colors for #8B9996

The complementary color for #8B9996 is #988B8E. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8B9996

The analogous colors for #8B9996 are #8B988E and #8B9498. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8B9996

The triadic colors for #8B9996 are #958B98 and #98958B. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8B9996

These are the darker variations of #8B9996. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #6F7A78 and #535C5A. This progression shows how #8B9996 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8B9996

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A2ADAB and #B9C2C0. This progression shows how #8B9996. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8B9996

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8B9996. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#8B9996 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8B9996. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8B9996 is a grayish cyan with RGB values of 139, 153, 150 and HSL values of 167°, 6%, 57%.

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