Grayish Blue

The color #8C8CB0 is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 140, 140, 176 and HSL values of 240°, 19%, 62%.

Color Values for #8C8CB0

Below are the different color format representations for #8C8CB0. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#8C8CB0
RGB:
rgb(140,140,176) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(240,19%,62%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(20%, 20%, 0%, 31%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8C8CB0

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8C8CB0. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 54.9%
Green: 54.9%
Blue: 69%

Contrast Analysis for #8C8CB0

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 #8C8CB0

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8C8CB0

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

Complementary Colors for #8C8CB0

The complementary color for #8C8CB0 is #B1B18C. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8C8CB0

The analogous colors for #8C8CB0 are #8C9EB1 and #9E8CB1. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8C8CB0

The triadic colors for #8C8CB0 are #B18C8C and #8CB18C. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8C8CB0

These are the darker variations of #8C8CB0. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #70708D and #54546A. This progression shows how #8C8CB0 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8C8CB0

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A3A3C0 and #BABAD0. This progression shows how #8C8CB0. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8C8CB0

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8C8CB0. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #8C8CB0

Companies and brands that incorporate #8C8CB0 in their visual identity.

#8C8CB0 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8C8CB0. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8C8CB0 is a grayish blue with RGB values of 140, 140, 176 and HSL values of 240°, 19%, 62%.

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