#8684A6 color
The hex color #8684A6 is a grayish blue.
In the RGB color model it is made of 52.5% red, 51.8% green and 65.1% blue (134, 132, 166).
Its hue angle is 244°, with 16% saturation and 58% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 19% cyan, 20% magenta, 0% yellow and 35% black.
The closest named color is Aster (#867BA9), a difference of 4.8 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.86:1).
#8684A6 color codes
| HEX | #8684A6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(134, 132, 166) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(52.5%, 51.8%, 65.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(244, 16%, 58%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(244, 20%, 65%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(19%, 20%, 0%, 35%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(56.41, 8.09, -17.73) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(56.41, 19.49, 294.53) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(24.964, 24.324, 39.449) | |
| Decimal | 8815782 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #8684A6, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #8684A6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.86:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.58:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #8684A6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.58:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.86:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #8684A6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#7c88a8Protanopia
no red cones#7b86a5Deuteranopia
no green cones#7f8a8fTritanopia
no blue cones#878787Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #8684a6; }
.text { color: #8684a6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #8684a6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(134 132 166 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #8684a6, #9784a6); }
Similar colors
#867ba9Aster#777799Stormy Horizon#8c92acCool Gray#9488beMagic Carpet#888899Dusty Chimney#7f8cb8Galactic Gossamer#95859cHatoba Pigeon#848393Mecha Metal
Questions
- What color is #8684A6?
- #8684A6 is a grayish blue, closest to the named color Aster. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #8684A6?
- The RGB value is 134, 132, 166: 134 red, 132 green and 166 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #8684A6?
- The complementary color is #A4A684, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #8684A6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.86:1 and white text 3.58:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.