Grayish Orange

The color #8E8A81 is a grayish orange that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 142, 138, 129 and HSL values of 42°, 5%, 53%.

Color Values for #8E8A81

Below are the different color format representations for #8E8A81. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#8E8A81
RGB:
rgb(142,138,129) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(42,5%,53%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 3%, 9%, 44%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8E8A81

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8E8A81. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 55.7%
Green: 54.1%
Blue: 50.6%

Contrast Analysis for #8E8A81

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 #8E8A81

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8E8A81

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

Complementary Colors for #8E8A81

The complementary color for #8E8A81 is #81858D. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8E8A81

The analogous colors for #8E8A81 are #8D8481 and #8B8D81. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8E8A81

The triadic colors for #8E8A81 are #818D8A and #8A818D. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8E8A81

These are the darker variations of #8E8A81. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #726E67 and #55534D. This progression shows how #8E8A81 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8E8A81

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A5A19A and #BBB9B3. This progression shows how #8E8A81. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8E8A81

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8E8A81. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#8E8A81 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8E8A81. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8E8A81 is a grayish orange with RGB values of 142, 138, 129 and HSL values of 42°, 5%, 53%.

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