Grayish Blue

The color #8E81A3 is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 142, 129, 163 and HSL values of 263°, 16%, 57%.

Color Values for #8E81A3

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HEX:
#8E81A3
RGB:
rgb(142,129,163) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(263,16%,57%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(13%, 21%, 0%, 36%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8E81A3

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8E81A3. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 55.7%
Green: 50.6%
Blue: 63.9%

Contrast Analysis for #8E81A3

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 #8E81A3

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8E81A3

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

Complementary Colors for #8E81A3

The complementary color for #8E81A3 is #95A380. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8E81A3

The analogous colors for #8E81A3 are #8084A3 and #9F80A3. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8E81A3

The triadic colors for #8E81A3 are #A38D80 and #80A38D. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8E81A3

These are the darker variations of #8E81A3. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #726782 and #554D62. This progression shows how #8E81A3 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8E81A3

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A59AB5 and #BBB3C8. This progression shows how #8E81A3. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8E81A3

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8E81A3. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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Companies and brands that incorporate #8E81A3 in their visual identity.

#8E81A3 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8E81A3. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8E81A3 is a grayish blue with RGB values of 142, 129, 163 and HSL values of 263°, 16%, 57%.

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