Grayish Blue

The color #9E8FAF is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 158, 143, 175 and HSL values of 268°, 17%, 62%.

Color Values for #9E8FAF

Below are the different color format representations for #9E8FAF. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#9E8FAF
RGB:
rgb(158,143,175) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(268,17%,62%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(10%, 18%, 0%, 31%) Copied!

Color Composition of #9E8FAF

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #9E8FAF. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 62%
Green: 56.1%
Blue: 68.6%

Contrast Analysis for #9E8FAF

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 #9E8FAF

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #9E8FAF

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

Complementary Colors for #9E8FAF

The complementary color for #9E8FAF is #9FAF8E. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #9E8FAF

The analogous colors for #9E8FAF are #8E8FAF and #AD8EAF. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #9E8FAF

The triadic colors for #9E8FAF are #AF9D8E and #8EAF9D. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #9E8FAF

These are the darker variations of #9E8FAF. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #7E728C and #5F5669. This progression shows how #9E8FAF darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #9E8FAF

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #B1A5BF and #C5BCCF. This progression shows how #9E8FAF. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #9E8FAF

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #9E8FAF. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #9E8FAF

Companies and brands that incorporate #9E8FAF in their visual identity.

#9E8FAF Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #9E8FAF. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #9E8FAF is a grayish blue with RGB values of 158, 143, 175 and HSL values of 268°, 17%, 62%.

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