Grayish Red

The color #9C8D8B is a grayish red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 156, 141, 139 and HSL values of 7°, 8%, 58%.

Color Values for #9C8D8B

Below are the different color format representations for #9C8D8B. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#9C8D8B
RGB:
rgb(156,141,139) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(7,8%,58%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 10%, 11%, 39%) Copied!

Color Composition of #9C8D8B

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #9C8D8B. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 61.2%
Green: 55.3%
Blue: 54.5%

Contrast Analysis for #9C8D8B

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 #9C8D8B

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #9C8D8B

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

Complementary Colors for #9C8D8B

The complementary color for #9C8D8B is #8B9A9C. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #9C8D8B

The analogous colors for #9C8D8B are #9C8B92 and #9C968B. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #9C8D8B

The triadic colors for #9C8D8B are #8B9C8D and #8D8B9C. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #9C8D8B

These are the darker variations of #9C8D8B. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #7D716F and #5E5553. This progression shows how #9C8D8B darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #9C8D8B

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #B0A4A2 and #C4BBB9. This progression shows how #9C8D8B. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #9C8D8B

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #9C8D8B. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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Companies and brands that incorporate #9C8D8B in their visual identity.

#9C8D8B Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #9C8D8B. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #9C8D8B is a grayish red with RGB values of 156, 141, 139 and HSL values of 7°, 8%, 58%.

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