Grayish Blue

The color #8C8CA4 is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 140, 140, 164 and HSL values of 240°, 12%, 60%.

Color Values for #8C8CA4

Below are the different color format representations for #8C8CA4. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#8C8CA4
RGB:
rgb(140,140,164) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(240,12%,60%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(15%, 15%, 0%, 36%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8C8CA4

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8C8CA4. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 54.9%
Green: 54.9%
Blue: 64.3%

Contrast Analysis for #8C8CA4

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 #8C8CA4

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8C8CA4

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

Complementary Colors for #8C8CA4

The complementary color for #8C8CA4 is #A5A58D. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8C8CA4

The analogous colors for #8C8CA4 are #8D99A5 and #998DA5. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8C8CA4

The triadic colors for #8C8CA4 are #A58D8D and #8DA58D. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8C8CA4

These are the darker variations of #8C8CA4. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #707083 and #545462. This progression shows how #8C8CA4 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8C8CA4

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A3A3B6 and #BABAC8. This progression shows how #8C8CA4. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8C8CA4

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8C8CA4. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #8C8CA4

Companies and brands that incorporate #8C8CA4 in their visual identity.

#8C8CA4 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8C8CA4. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8C8CA4 is a grayish blue with RGB values of 140, 140, 164 and HSL values of 240°, 12%, 60%.

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