Grayish Blue

The color #8C99AB is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 140, 153, 171 and HSL values of 215°, 16%, 61%.

Color Values for #8C99AB

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HEX:
#8C99AB
RGB:
rgb(140,153,171) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(215,16%,61%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(18%, 11%, 0%, 33%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8C99AB

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8C99AB. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 54.9%
Green: 60%
Blue: 67.1%

Contrast Analysis for #8C99AB

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 #8C99AB

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8C99AB

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

Complementary Colors for #8C99AB

The complementary color for #8C99AB is #AB9E8C. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8C99AB

The analogous colors for #8C99AB are #8CA9AB and #8E8CAB. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8C99AB

The triadic colors for #8C99AB are #AB8C99 and #99AB8C. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8C99AB

These are the darker variations of #8C99AB. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #707A89 and #545C67. This progression shows how #8C99AB darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8C99AB

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A3ADBC and #BAC2CD. This progression shows how #8C99AB. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8C99AB

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8C99AB. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#8C99AB Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8C99AB. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8C99AB is a grayish blue with RGB values of 140, 153, 171 and HSL values of 215°, 16%, 61%.

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