#8E92B9 color
The hex color #8E92B9 is a light, grayish blue.
In the RGB color model it is made of 55.7% red, 57.3% green and 72.5% blue (142, 146, 185).
Its hue angle is 234°, with 23% saturation and 64% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 23% cyan, 21% magenta, 0% yellow and 27% black.
The closest named color is Easter Egg (#8E97C7), a difference of 3.3 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.96:1).
#8E92B9 color codes
| HEX | #8E92B9 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(142, 146, 185) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(55.7%, 57.3%, 72.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(234, 23%, 64%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(234, 23%, 73%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(23%, 21%, 0%, 27%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(61.49, 7.13, -20.75) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(61.49, 21.94, 288.97) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(30.189, 29.811, 50.053) | |
| Decimal | 9343673 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #8E92B9, 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 #8E92B9 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.96:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.02:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #8E92B9 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.02:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.96:1 | 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 #8E92B9 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#8896bbProtanopia
no red cones#8593b8Deuteranopia
no green cones#84999fTritanopia
no blue cones#949494Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #8e92b9; }
.text { color: #8e92b9; }
.border { border: 2px solid #8e92b9; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(142 146 185 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #8e92b9, #a08eb9); }
Similar colors
#8e97c7Easter Egg#7f8cb8Galactic Gossamer#8c92acCool Gray#9488beMagic Carpet#8d99b1Moon Veil#8d95aaSilverfish#a090b8Wizard’s Brew#8fa0d5Azureno
Questions
- What color is #8E92B9?
- #8E92B9 is a light, grayish blue, closest to the named color Easter Egg. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #8E92B9?
- The RGB value is 142, 146, 185: 142 red, 146 green and 185 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #8E92B9?
- The complementary color is #B9B58E, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #8E92B9?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.96:1 and white text 3.02:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.