Grayish Red

The color #8E8C8C is a grayish red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 142, 140, 140 and HSL values of 0°, 1%, 55%.

Color Values for #8E8C8C

Below are the different color format representations for #8E8C8C. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#8E8C8C
RGB:
rgb(142,140,140) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(0,1%,55%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 1%, 1%, 44%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8E8C8C

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8E8C8C. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 55.7%
Green: 54.9%
Blue: 54.9%

Contrast Analysis for #8E8C8C

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 #8E8C8C

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8E8C8C

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

Complementary Colors for #8E8C8C

The complementary color for #8E8C8C is #8B8D8D. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8E8C8C

The analogous colors for #8E8C8C are #8D8B8C and #8D8C8B. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8E8C8C

The triadic colors for #8E8C8C are #8B8D8B and #8B8B8D. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8E8C8C

These are the darker variations of #8E8C8C. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #727070 and #555454. This progression shows how #8E8C8C darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8E8C8C

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A5A3A3 and #BBBABA. This progression shows how #8E8C8C. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8E8C8C

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8E8C8C. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #8E8C8C

Companies and brands that incorporate #8E8C8C in their visual identity.

#8E8C8C Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8E8C8C. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8E8C8C is a grayish red with RGB values of 142, 140, 140 and HSL values of 0°, 1%, 55%.

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