Grayish Blue

The color #8C899F is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 140, 137, 159 and HSL values of 248°, 10%, 58%.

Color Values for #8C899F

Below are the different color format representations for #8C899F. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#8C899F
RGB:
rgb(140,137,159) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(248,10%,58%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(12%, 14%, 0%, 38%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8C899F

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8C899F. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 54.9%
Green: 53.7%
Blue: 62.4%

Contrast Analysis for #8C899F

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 #8C899F

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8C899F

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

Complementary Colors for #8C899F

The complementary color for #8C899F is #9C9F89. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8C899F

The analogous colors for #8C899F are #89919F and #97899F. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8C899F

The triadic colors for #8C899F are #9F8C89 and #899F8C. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8C899F

These are the darker variations of #8C899F. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #706E7F and #54525F. This progression shows how #8C899F darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8C899F

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A3A1B2 and #BAB8C5. This progression shows how #8C899F. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8C899F

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8C899F. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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Companies and brands that incorporate #8C899F in their visual identity.

#8C899F Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8C899F. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8C899F is a grayish blue with RGB values of 140, 137, 159 and HSL values of 248°, 10%, 58%.

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