Grayish Blue

The color #998EAB is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 153, 142, 171 and HSL values of 263°, 15%, 61%.

Color Values for #998EAB

Below are the different color format representations for #998EAB. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#998EAB
RGB:
rgb(153,142,171) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(263,15%,61%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(11%, 17%, 0%, 33%) Copied!

Color Composition of #998EAB

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #998EAB. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 60%
Green: 55.7%
Blue: 67.1%

Contrast Analysis for #998EAB

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 #998EAB

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #998EAB

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

Complementary Colors for #998EAB

The complementary color for #998EAB is #9FAA8D. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #998EAB

The analogous colors for #998EAB are #8D90AA and #A78DAA. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #998EAB

The triadic colors for #998EAB are #AA988D and #8DAA98. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #998EAB

These are the darker variations of #998EAB. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #7A7289 and #5C5567. This progression shows how #998EAB darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #998EAB

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #ADA5BC and #C2BBCD. This progression shows how #998EAB. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #998EAB

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #998EAB. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #998EAB

Companies and brands that incorporate #998EAB in their visual identity.

#998EAB Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #998EAB. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #998EAB is a grayish blue with RGB values of 153, 142, 171 and HSL values of 263°, 15%, 61%.

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