Grayish Blue

The color #A8B1BD is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 168, 177, 189 and HSL values of 214°, 14%, 70%.

Color Values for #A8B1BD

Below are the different color format representations for #A8B1BD. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#A8B1BD
RGB:
rgb(168,177,189) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(214,14%,70%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(11%, 6%, 0%, 26%) Copied!

Color Composition of #A8B1BD

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #A8B1BD. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 65.9%
Green: 69.4%
Blue: 74.1%

Contrast Analysis for #A8B1BD

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 #A8B1BD

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #A8B1BD

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

Complementary Colors for #A8B1BD

The complementary color for #A8B1BD is #BDB4A8. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #A8B1BD

The analogous colors for #A8B1BD are #A8BCBD and #A9A8BD. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #A8B1BD

The triadic colors for #A8B1BD are #BDA8B1 and #B1BDA8. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #A8B1BD

These are the darker variations of #A8B1BD. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #868E97 and #656A71. This progression shows how #A8B1BD darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #A8B1BD

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #B9C1CA and #CBD0D7. This progression shows how #A8B1BD. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #A8B1BD

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #A8B1BD. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #A8B1BD

Companies and brands that incorporate #A8B1BD in their visual identity.

#A8B1BD Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #A8B1BD. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #A8B1BD is a grayish blue with RGB values of 168, 177, 189 and HSL values of 214°, 14%, 70%.

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