Grayish Cyan

The color #8CA8AB is a grayish cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 140, 168, 171 and HSL values of 186°, 16%, 61%.

Color Values for #8CA8AB

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HEX:
#8CA8AB
RGB:
rgb(140,168,171) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(186,16%,61%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(18%, 2%, 0%, 33%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8CA8AB

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8CA8AB. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 54.9%
Green: 65.9%
Blue: 67.1%

Contrast Analysis for #8CA8AB

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 #8CA8AB

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8CA8AB

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

Complementary Colors for #8CA8AB

The complementary color for #8CA8AB is #AB8F8C. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8CA8AB

The analogous colors for #8CA8AB are #8CAB9F and #8C98AB. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8CA8AB

The triadic colors for #8CA8AB are #AB8CA8 and #A8AB8C. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8CA8AB

These are the darker variations of #8CA8AB. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #708689 and #546567. This progression shows how #8CA8AB darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8CA8AB

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A3B9BC and #BACBCD. This progression shows how #8CA8AB. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8CA8AB

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8CA8AB. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#8CA8AB Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8CA8AB. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8CA8AB is a grayish cyan with RGB values of 140, 168, 171 and HSL values of 186°, 16%, 61%.

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