Grayish Red

The color #8E8281 is a grayish red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 142, 130, 129 and HSL values of 5°, 5%, 53%.

Color Values for #8E8281

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HEX:
#8E8281
RGB:
rgb(142,130,129) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(5,5%,53%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 8%, 9%, 44%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8E8281

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8E8281. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 55.7%
Green: 51%
Blue: 50.6%

Contrast Analysis for #8E8281

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 #8E8281

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8E8281

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

Complementary Colors for #8E8281

The complementary color for #8E8281 is #818C8D. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8E8281

The analogous colors for #8E8281 are #8D8186 and #8D8881. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8E8281

The triadic colors for #8E8281 are #818D82 and #82818D. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8E8281

These are the darker variations of #8E8281. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #726867 and #554E4D. This progression shows how #8E8281 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8E8281

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A59B9A and #BBB4B3. This progression shows how #8E8281. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8E8281

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8E8281. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #8E8281

Companies and brands that incorporate #8E8281 in their visual identity.

#8E8281 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8E8281. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8E8281 is a grayish red with RGB values of 142, 130, 129 and HSL values of 5°, 5%, 53%.

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