Grayish Blue

The color #8C8D97 is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 140, 141, 151 and HSL values of 235°, 5%, 57%.

Color Values for #8C8D97

Below are the different color format representations for #8C8D97. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#8C8D97
RGB:
rgb(140,141,151) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(235,5%,57%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(7%, 7%, 0%, 41%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8C8D97

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8C8D97. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 54.9%
Green: 55.3%
Blue: 59.2%

Contrast Analysis for #8C8D97

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 #8C8D97

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8C8D97

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

Complementary Colors for #8C8D97

The complementary color for #8C8D97 is #97968C. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8C8D97

The analogous colors for #8C8D97 are #8C9297 and #908C97. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8C8D97

The triadic colors for #8C8D97 are #978C8D and #8D978C. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8C8D97

These are the darker variations of #8C8D97. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #707179 and #54555B. This progression shows how #8C8D97 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8C8D97

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A3A4AC and #BABBC1. This progression shows how #8C8D97. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8C8D97

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8C8D97. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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Companies and brands that incorporate #8C8D97 in their visual identity.

#8C8D97 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8C8D97. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8C8D97 is a grayish blue with RGB values of 140, 141, 151 and HSL values of 235°, 5%, 57%.

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