Grayish Blue

The color #8E8796 is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 142, 135, 150 and HSL values of 268°, 7%, 56%.

Color Values for #8E8796

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HEX:
#8E8796
RGB:
rgb(142,135,150) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(268,7%,56%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(5%, 10%, 0%, 41%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8E8796

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8E8796. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 55.7%
Green: 52.9%
Blue: 58.8%

Contrast Analysis for #8E8796

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 #8E8796

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8E8796

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

Complementary Colors for #8E8796

The complementary color for #8E8796 is #8F9787. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8E8796

The analogous colors for #8E8796 are #878797 and #968797. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8E8796

The triadic colors for #8E8796 are #978E87 and #87978E. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8E8796

These are the darker variations of #8E8796. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #726C78 and #55515A. This progression shows how #8E8796 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8E8796

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A59FAB and #BBB7C0. This progression shows how #8E8796. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8E8796

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8E8796. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#8E8796 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8E8796. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8E8796 is a grayish blue with RGB values of 142, 135, 150 and HSL values of 268°, 7%, 56%.

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