Grayish Blue

The color #9497A5 is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 148, 151, 165 and HSL values of 229°, 9%, 61%.

Color Values for #9497A5

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HEX:
#9497A5
RGB:
rgb(148,151,165) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(229,9%,61%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(10%, 8%, 0%, 35%) Copied!

Color Composition of #9497A5

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #9497A5. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 58%
Green: 59.2%
Blue: 64.7%

Contrast Analysis for #9497A5

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 #9497A5

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #9497A5

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

Complementary Colors for #9497A5

The complementary color for #9497A5 is #A5A193. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #9497A5

The analogous colors for #9497A5 are #939FA5 and #9893A5. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #9497A5

The triadic colors for #9497A5 are #A59396 and #96A593. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #9497A5

These are the darker variations of #9497A5. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #767984 and #595B63. This progression shows how #9497A5 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #9497A5

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A9ACB7 and #BFC1C9. This progression shows how #9497A5. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #9497A5

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #9497A5. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #9497A5

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#9497A5 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #9497A5. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #9497A5 is a grayish blue with RGB values of 148, 151, 165 and HSL values of 229°, 9%, 61%.

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