Grayish Red

The color #8E8481 is a grayish red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 142, 132, 129 and HSL values of 14°, 5%, 53%.

Color Values for #8E8481

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HEX:
#8E8481
RGB:
rgb(142,132,129) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(14,5%,53%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 7%, 9%, 44%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8E8481

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8E8481. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 55.7%
Green: 51.8%
Blue: 50.6%

Contrast Analysis for #8E8481

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 #8E8481

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8E8481

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

Complementary Colors for #8E8481

The complementary color for #8E8481 is #818A8D. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8E8481

The analogous colors for #8E8481 are #8D8184 and #8D8A81. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8E8481

The triadic colors for #8E8481 are #818D84 and #84818D. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8E8481

These are the darker variations of #8E8481. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #726A67 and #554F4D. This progression shows how #8E8481 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8E8481

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A59D9A and #BBB5B3. This progression shows how #8E8481. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8E8481

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8E8481. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #8E8481

Companies and brands that incorporate #8E8481 in their visual identity.

#8E8481 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8E8481. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8E8481 is a grayish red with RGB values of 142, 132, 129 and HSL values of 14°, 5%, 53%.

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