Blue

The color #A8B8C9 is a blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 168, 184, 201 and HSL values of 211°, 23%, 72%.

Color Values for #A8B8C9

Below are the different color format representations for #A8B8C9. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#A8B8C9
RGB:
rgb(168,184,201) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(211,23%,72%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(16%, 8%, 0%, 21%) Copied!

Color Composition of #A8B8C9

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #A8B8C9. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 65.9%
Green: 72.2%
Blue: 78.8%

Contrast Analysis for #A8B8C9

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 #A8B8C9

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #A8B8C9

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

Complementary Colors for #A8B8C9

The complementary color for #A8B8C9 is #C8B8A7. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #A8B8C9

The analogous colors for #A8B8C9 are #A7C7C8 and #A8A7C8. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #A8B8C9

The triadic colors for #A8B8C9 are #C8A7B7 and #B7C8A7. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #A8B8C9

These are the darker variations of #A8B8C9. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #8693A1 and #656E79. This progression shows how #A8B8C9 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #A8B8C9

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #B9C6D4 and #CBD4DF. This progression shows how #A8B8C9. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #A8B8C9

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #A8B8C9. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #A8B8C9

Companies and brands that incorporate #A8B8C9 in their visual identity.

#A8B8C9 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #A8B8C9. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #A8B8C9 is a blue with RGB values of 168, 184, 201 and HSL values of 211°, 23%, 72%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #A8B8C9 including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.