Grayish Blue

The color #8C8C9E is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 140, 140, 158 and HSL values of 240°, 8%, 58%.

Color Values for #8C8C9E

Below are the different color format representations for #8C8C9E. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#8C8C9E
RGB:
rgb(140,140,158) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(240,8%,58%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(11%, 11%, 0%, 38%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8C8C9E

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8C8C9E. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 54.9%
Green: 54.9%
Blue: 62%

Contrast Analysis for #8C8C9E

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 #8C8C9E

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8C8C9E

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

Complementary Colors for #8C8C9E

The complementary color for #8C8C9E is #9C9C8B. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8C8C9E

The analogous colors for #8C8C9E are #8B949C and #948B9C. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8C8C9E

The triadic colors for #8C8C9E are #9C8B8B and #8B9C8B. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8C8C9E

These are the darker variations of #8C8C9E. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #70707E and #54545F. This progression shows how #8C8C9E darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8C8C9E

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A3A3B1 and #BABAC5. This progression shows how #8C8C9E. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8C8C9E

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8C8C9E. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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Companies and brands that incorporate #8C8C9E in their visual identity.

#8C8C9E Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8C8C9E. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8C8C9E is a grayish blue with RGB values of 140, 140, 158 and HSL values of 240°, 8%, 58%.

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