Grayish Cyan

The color #9CAFAE is a grayish cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 156, 175, 174 and HSL values of 177°, 11%, 65%.

Color Values for #9CAFAE

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HEX:
#9CAFAE
RGB:
rgb(156,175,174) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(177,11%,65%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(11%, 0%, 1%, 31%) Copied!

Color Composition of #9CAFAE

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

Red: 61.2%
Green: 68.6%
Blue: 68.2%

Contrast Analysis for #9CAFAE

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 #9CAFAE

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #9CAFAE

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

Complementary Colors for #9CAFAE

The complementary color for #9CAFAE is #B09C9D. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #9CAFAE

The analogous colors for #9CAFAE are #9CB0A5 and #9CA7B0. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #9CAFAE

The triadic colors for #9CAFAE are #AF9CB0 and #B0AF9C. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #9CAFAE

These are the darker variations of #9CAFAE. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #7D8C8B and #5E6968. This progression shows how #9CAFAE darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #9CAFAE

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #B0BFBE and #C4CFCE. This progression shows how #9CAFAE. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #9CAFAE

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

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#9CAFAE Closest Pantone Colors

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

The color #9CAFAE is a grayish cyan with RGB values of 156, 175, 174 and HSL values of 177°, 11%, 65%.

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