Grayish Blue

The color #8E8CAA is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 142, 140, 170 and HSL values of 244°, 15%, 61%.

Color Values for #8E8CAA

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HEX:
#8E8CAA
RGB:
rgb(142,140,170) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(244,15%,61%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(16%, 18%, 0%, 33%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8E8CAA

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8E8CAA. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 55.7%
Green: 54.9%
Blue: 66.7%

Contrast Analysis for #8E8CAA

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 #8E8CAA

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8E8CAA

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

Complementary Colors for #8E8CAA

The complementary color for #8E8CAA is #A8AA8D. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8E8CAA

The analogous colors for #8E8CAA are #8D9AAA and #9E8DAA. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8E8CAA

The triadic colors for #8E8CAA are #AA8F8D and #8DAA8F. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8E8CAA

These are the darker variations of #8E8CAA. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #727088 and #555466. This progression shows how #8E8CAA darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8E8CAA

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A5A3BB and #BBBACC. This progression shows how #8E8CAA. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8E8CAA

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8E8CAA. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#8E8CAA Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8E8CAA. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8E8CAA is a grayish blue with RGB values of 142, 140, 170 and HSL values of 244°, 15%, 61%.

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