Grayish Cyan

The color #8CA3A3 is a grayish cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 140, 163, 163 and HSL values of 180°, 11%, 59%.

Color Values for #8CA3A3

Below are the different color format representations for #8CA3A3. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#8CA3A3
RGB:
rgb(140,163,163) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(180,11%,59%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(14%, 0%, 0%, 36%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8CA3A3

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8CA3A3. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 54.9%
Green: 63.9%
Blue: 63.9%

Contrast Analysis for #8CA3A3

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 #8CA3A3

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8CA3A3

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

Complementary Colors for #8CA3A3

The complementary color for #8CA3A3 is #A28B8B. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8CA3A3

The analogous colors for #8CA3A3 are #8BA296 and #8B96A2. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8CA3A3

The triadic colors for #8CA3A3 are #A28BA2 and #A2A28B. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8CA3A3

These are the darker variations of #8CA3A3. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #708282 and #546262. This progression shows how #8CA3A3 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8CA3A3

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A3B5B5 and #BAC8C8. This progression shows how #8CA3A3. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8CA3A3

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8CA3A3. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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Companies and brands that incorporate #8CA3A3 in their visual identity.

#8CA3A3 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8CA3A3. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8CA3A3 is a grayish cyan with RGB values of 140, 163, 163 and HSL values of 180°, 11%, 59%.

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