Grayish Red

The color #8E8887 is a grayish red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 142, 136, 135 and HSL values of 9°, 3%, 54%.

Color Values for #8E8887

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HEX:
#8E8887
RGB:
rgb(142,136,135) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(9,3%,54%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 4%, 5%, 44%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8E8887

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8E8887. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 55.7%
Green: 53.3%
Blue: 52.9%

Contrast Analysis for #8E8887

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 #8E8887

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8E8887

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

Complementary Colors for #8E8887

The complementary color for #8E8887 is #868C8D. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8E8887

The analogous colors for #8E8887 are #8D8689 and #8D8B86. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8E8887

The triadic colors for #8E8887 are #868D87 and #87868D. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8E8887

These are the darker variations of #8E8887. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #726D6C and #555251. This progression shows how #8E8887 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8E8887

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A5A09F and #BBB8B7. This progression shows how #8E8887. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8E8887

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8E8887. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #8E8887

Companies and brands that incorporate #8E8887 in their visual identity.

#8E8887 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8E8887. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8E8887 is a grayish red with RGB values of 142, 136, 135 and HSL values of 9°, 3%, 54%.

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