Grayish Cyan

The color #A8B9C4 is a grayish cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 168, 185, 196 and HSL values of 204°, 19%, 71%.

Color Values for #A8B9C4

Below are the different color format representations for #A8B9C4. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#A8B9C4
RGB:
rgb(168,185,196) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(204,19%,71%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(14%, 6%, 0%, 23%) Copied!

Color Composition of #A8B9C4

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #A8B9C4. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 65.9%
Green: 72.5%
Blue: 76.9%

Contrast Analysis for #A8B9C4

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 #A8B9C4

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #A8B9C4

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

Complementary Colors for #A8B9C4

The complementary color for #A8B9C4 is #C3B2A7. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #A8B9C4

The analogous colors for #A8B9C4 are #A7C3C0 and #A7AAC3. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #A8B9C4

The triadic colors for #A8B9C4 are #C3A7B8 and #B8C3A7. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #A8B9C4

These are the darker variations of #A8B9C4. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #86949D and #656F76. This progression shows how #A8B9C4 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #A8B9C4

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #B9C7D0 and #CBD5DC. This progression shows how #A8B9C4. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #A8B9C4

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #A8B9C4. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #A8B9C4

Companies and brands that incorporate #A8B9C4 in their visual identity.

#A8B9C4 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #A8B9C4. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #A8B9C4 is a grayish cyan with RGB values of 168, 185, 196 and HSL values of 204°, 19%, 71%.

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