Grayish Blue

The color #8C859F is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 140, 133, 159 and HSL values of 256°, 12%, 57%.

Color Values for #8C859F

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HEX:
#8C859F
RGB:
rgb(140,133,159) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(256,12%,57%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(12%, 16%, 0%, 38%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8C859F

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8C859F. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 54.9%
Green: 52.2%
Blue: 62.4%

Contrast Analysis for #8C859F

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 #8C859F

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8C859F

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

Complementary Colors for #8C859F

The complementary color for #8C859F is #979F84. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8C859F

The analogous colors for #8C859F are #848A9F and #98849F. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8C859F

The triadic colors for #8C859F are #9F8B84 and #849F8B. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8C859F

These are the darker variations of #8C859F. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #706A7F and #54505F. This progression shows how #8C859F darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8C859F

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A39DB2 and #BAB6C5. This progression shows how #8C859F. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8C859F

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8C859F. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#8C859F Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8C859F. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8C859F is a grayish blue with RGB values of 140, 133, 159 and HSL values of 256°, 12%, 57%.

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