Grayish Blue

The color #8E8EAE is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 142, 142, 174 and HSL values of 240°, 16%, 62%.

Color Values for #8E8EAE

Below are the different color format representations for #8E8EAE. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#8E8EAE
RGB:
rgb(142,142,174) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(240,16%,62%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(18%, 18%, 0%, 32%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8E8EAE

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8E8EAE. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 55.7%
Green: 55.7%
Blue: 68.2%

Contrast Analysis for #8E8EAE

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 #8E8EAE

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8E8EAE

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

Complementary Colors for #8E8EAE

The complementary color for #8E8EAE is #AEAE8F. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8E8EAE

The analogous colors for #8E8EAE are #8F9EAE and #9E8FAE. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8E8EAE

The triadic colors for #8E8EAE are #AE8F8F and #8FAE8F. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8E8EAE

These are the darker variations of #8E8EAE. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #72728B and #555568. This progression shows how #8E8EAE darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8E8EAE

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A5A5BE and #BBBBCE. This progression shows how #8E8EAE. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8E8EAE

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8E8EAE. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#8E8EAE Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8E8EAE. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8E8EAE is a grayish blue with RGB values of 142, 142, 174 and HSL values of 240°, 16%, 62%.

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