Cyan

The color #A9C8C5 is a cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 169, 200, 197 and HSL values of 174°, 22%, 72%.

Color Values for #A9C8C5

Below are the different color format representations for #A9C8C5. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#A9C8C5
RGB:
rgb(169,200,197)
HSL:
hsl(174,22%,72%)
CMYK:
cmyk(16%, 0%, 1%, 22%)

Color Composition of #A9C8C5

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #A9C8C5. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 66.3%
Green: 78.4%
Blue: 77.3%

Contrast Analysis for #A9C8C5

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 #A9C8C5

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #A9C8C5

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

Complementary Colors for #A9C8C5

The complementary color for #A9C8C5 is #C7A8AB. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #A9C8C5

The analogous colors for #A9C8C5 are #A8C7B4 and #A8BBC7. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #A9C8C5

The triadic colors for #A9C8C5 are #C4A8C7 and #C7C4A8. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #A9C8C5

These are the darker variations of #A9C8C5. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #87A09E and #657876. This progression shows how #A9C8C5 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #A9C8C5

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #BAD3D1 and #CBDEDC. This progression shows how #A9C8C5. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #A9C8C5

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #A9C8C5. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #A9C8C5

Companies and brands that incorporate #A9C8C5 in their visual identity.

#A9C8C5 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #A9C8C5. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #A9C8C5 is a cyan with RGB values of 169, 200, 197 and HSL values of 174°, 22%, 72%.

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