Grayish Blue

The color #8E9AAD is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 142, 154, 173 and HSL values of 217°, 16%, 62%.

Color Values for #8E9AAD

Below are the different color format representations for #8E9AAD. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#8E9AAD
RGB:
rgb(142,154,173) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(217,16%,62%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(18%, 11%, 0%, 32%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8E9AAD

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8E9AAD. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 55.7%
Green: 60.4%
Blue: 67.8%

Contrast Analysis for #8E9AAD

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 #8E9AAD

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8E9AAD

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

Complementary Colors for #8E9AAD

The complementary color for #8E9AAD is #AEA28F. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8E9AAD

The analogous colors for #8E9AAD are #8FAAAE and #928FAE. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8E9AAD

The triadic colors for #8E9AAD are #AE8F9A and #9AAE8F. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8E9AAD

These are the darker variations of #8E9AAD. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #727B8A and #555C68. This progression shows how #8E9AAD darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8E9AAD

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A5AEBD and #BBC2CE. This progression shows how #8E9AAD. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8E9AAD

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8E9AAD. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#8E9AAD Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8E9AAD. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8E9AAD is a grayish blue with RGB values of 142, 154, 173 and HSL values of 217°, 16%, 62%.

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