Grayish Cyan

The color #8CA299 is a grayish cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 140, 162, 153 and HSL values of 155°, 11%, 59%.

Color Values for #8CA299

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HEX:
#8CA299
RGB:
rgb(140,162,153) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(155,11%,59%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(14%, 0%, 6%, 36%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8CA299

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8CA299. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 54.9%
Green: 63.5%
Blue: 60%

Contrast Analysis for #8CA299

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 #8CA299

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8CA299

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

Complementary Colors for #8CA299

The complementary color for #8CA299 is #A28B95. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8CA299

The analogous colors for #8CA299 are #8BA28D and #8BA0A2. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8CA299

The triadic colors for #8CA299 are #988BA2 and #A2988B. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8CA299

These are the darker variations of #8CA299. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #70827A and #54615C. This progression shows how #8CA299 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8CA299

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A3B5AD and #BAC7C2. This progression shows how #8CA299. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8CA299

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8CA299. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#8CA299 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8CA299. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8CA299 is a grayish cyan with RGB values of 140, 162, 153 and HSL values of 155°, 11%, 59%.

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