Blue

The color #8E8CC5 is a blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 142, 140, 197 and HSL values of 242°, 33%, 66%.

Color Values for #8E8CC5

Below are the different color format representations for #8E8CC5. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#8E8CC5
RGB:
rgb(142,140,197) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(242,33%,66%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(28%, 29%, 0%, 23%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8E8CC5

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8E8CC5. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 55.7%
Green: 54.9%
Blue: 77.3%

Contrast Analysis for #8E8CC5

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 #8E8CC5

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8E8CC5

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

Complementary Colors for #8E8CC5

The complementary color for #8E8CC5 is #C3C58C. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8E8CC5

The analogous colors for #8E8CC5 are #8CA6C5 and #AA8CC5. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8E8CC5

The triadic colors for #8E8CC5 are #C58E8C and #8CC58E. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8E8CC5

These are the darker variations of #8E8CC5. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #72709E and #555476. This progression shows how #8E8CC5 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8E8CC5

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A5A3D1 and #BBBADC. This progression shows how #8E8CC5. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8E8CC5

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8E8CC5. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #8E8CC5

Companies and brands that incorporate #8E8CC5 in their visual identity.

#8E8CC5 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8E8CC5. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8E8CC5 is a blue with RGB values of 142, 140, 197 and HSL values of 242°, 33%, 66%.

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