Information about #8A949E color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #8A949E is classified in the Register under the Azure Color Family, with Desaturated and Light brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(138, 148, 158) — 54.1% red, 58% green, 62% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 8 / 4 / 0 / 38. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A muted, almost neutral grey, #8A949E sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Expect to see shades like this in understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Instinct (#8C979D). Nearby in the Register you will also find Exponent (#888F98) and Clouded Blue (#899296).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(138, 148, 158)), which gives #8A949E its character. If you plan to put text on a #8A949E background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.8:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.1:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #8A949E is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#8A949E color variations

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#8A949E color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #8A949E

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Instinct color link
Instinct

#8C979D

Exponent color link
Exponent

#888F98

Clouded Blue color link
Clouded Blue

#899296

Submarine color link
Submarine

#8C9C9C

Allusive color link
Allusive

#8B9695

Quicksilver color link
Quicksilver

#889A97

Grey Suit color link
Grey Suit

#9391A0

Neutral Bay color link
Neutral Bay

#858D99

Amber Grey color link
Amber Grey

#929698

Forcefield color link
Forcefield

#899694

Destiny color link
Destiny

#889E9D

#8A949E color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#8A949E
  • RGB138, 148, 158
  • CMYK8, 4, 0, 38
  • HSL210°, 9%, 58%
  • HSL Precise210°, 9.346%, 58.039%
  • HSV210°, 13%, 62%
  • HSB210°, 13%, 62%
  • HEX ID8A949E
  • DECIMAL ID9082014
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Azure
  • Saturation FamilyDesaturated
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB54.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB58%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB62%
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