Grayish Blue

The color #8D8CAC is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 141, 140, 172 and HSL values of 242°, 16%, 61%.

Color Values for #8D8CAC

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HEX:
#8D8CAC
RGB:
rgb(141,140,172) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(242,16%,61%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(18%, 19%, 0%, 33%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8D8CAC

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8D8CAC. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 55.3%
Green: 54.9%
Blue: 67.5%

Contrast Analysis for #8D8CAC

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 #8D8CAC

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8D8CAC

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

Complementary Colors for #8D8CAC

The complementary color for #8D8CAC is #AAAB8C. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8D8CAC

The analogous colors for #8D8CAC are #8C9AAB and #9D8CAB. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8D8CAC

The triadic colors for #8D8CAC are #AB8D8C and #8CAB8D. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8D8CAC

These are the darker variations of #8D8CAC. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #71708A and #555467. This progression shows how #8D8CAC darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8D8CAC

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A4A3BD and #BBBACD. This progression shows how #8D8CAC. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8D8CAC

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8D8CAC. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#8D8CAC Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8D8CAC. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8D8CAC is a grayish blue with RGB values of 141, 140, 172 and HSL values of 242°, 16%, 61%.

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