Information about #8A95B6 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #8A95B6 belongs to the Blue Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Very Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(138, 149, 182) (54.1% red, 58.4% green, 71.4% blue), or CMYK 17 / 13 / 0 / 29 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A gently muted blue, #8A95B6 has a delicate, washed-out lightness. Designers typically reach for tones like this for minimalist layouts, soft backgrounds and pastel palettes. In The Official Register of Color Names it is very close to Cool Grey (#8C92AC). Slightly further away sit Tiebreaker (#8E97AB) and Ashley Blue (#8699AB).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(138, 149, 182)), which gives #8A95B6 its character. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #8A95B6: 7.1:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 3.0:1 for white. No one has named #8A95B6 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#8A95B6 color variations

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#8A95B6 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 #8A95B6

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

Cool Grey color link
Cool Grey

#8C92AC

Tiebreaker color link
Tiebreaker

#8E97AB

Ashley Blue color link
Ashley Blue

#8699AB

Bluey Grey color link
Bluey Grey

#89A0B0

Bluegrey color link
Bluegrey

#85A3B2

Smokescreen color link
Smokescreen

#93A2B7

Bali Hai color link
Bali Hai

#849CA9

Rock Blue color link
Rock Blue

#93A2BA

Cadet Grey color link
Cadet Grey

#91A3B0

El Nino color link
El Nino

#92A0AC

Beyond color link
Beyond

#808AAC

#8A95B6 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#8A95B6
  • RGB138, 149, 182
  • CMYK17, 13, 0, 29
  • HSL225°, 23%, 63%
  • HSL Precise225°, 23.158%, 62.745%
  • HSV225°, 24%, 71%
  • HSB225°, 24%, 71%
  • HEX ID8A95B6
  • DECIMAL ID9082294
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Blue
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • Percentage of Red in RGB54.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB58.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB71.4%
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