Grayish Blue

The color #9CA3AF is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 156, 163, 175 and HSL values of 218°, 11%, 65%.

Color Values for #9CA3AF

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HEX:
#9CA3AF
RGB:
rgb(156,163,175) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(218,11%,65%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(11%, 7%, 0%, 31%) Copied!

Color Composition of #9CA3AF

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #9CA3AF. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 61.2%
Green: 63.9%
Blue: 68.6%

Contrast Analysis for #9CA3AF

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 #9CA3AF

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #9CA3AF

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

Complementary Colors for #9CA3AF

The complementary color for #9CA3AF is #B0A89C. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #9CA3AF

The analogous colors for #9CA3AF are #9CADB0 and #9F9CB0. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #9CA3AF

The triadic colors for #9CA3AF are #B09CA3 and #A3B09C. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #9CA3AF

These are the darker variations of #9CA3AF. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #7D828C and #5E6269. This progression shows how #9CA3AF darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #9CA3AF

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #B0B5BF and #C4C8CF. This progression shows how #9CA3AF. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #9CA3AF

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #9CA3AF. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#9CA3AF Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #9CA3AF. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #9CA3AF is a grayish blue with RGB values of 156, 163, 175 and HSL values of 218°, 11%, 65%.

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