Grayish Blue

The color #9797A8 is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 151, 151, 168 and HSL values of 240°, 9%, 63%.

Color Values for #9797A8

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HEX:
#9797A8
RGB:
rgb(151,151,168) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(240,9%,63%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(10%, 10%, 0%, 34%) Copied!

Color Composition of #9797A8

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #9797A8. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 59.2%
Green: 59.2%
Blue: 65.9%

Contrast Analysis for #9797A8

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 #9797A8

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #9797A8

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

Complementary Colors for #9797A8

The complementary color for #9797A8 is #A9A998. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #9797A8

The analogous colors for #9797A8 are #98A1A9 and #A198A9. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #9797A8

The triadic colors for #9797A8 are #A99898 and #98A998. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #9797A8

These are the darker variations of #9797A8. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #797986 and #5B5B65. This progression shows how #9797A8 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #9797A8

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #ACACB9 and #C1C1CB. This progression shows how #9797A8. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #9797A8

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #9797A8. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #9797A8

Companies and brands that incorporate #9797A8 in their visual identity.

#9797A8 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #9797A8. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #9797A8 is a grayish blue with RGB values of 151, 151, 168 and HSL values of 240°, 9%, 63%.

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