Information about #8492A0 color

#8492A0 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #8492A0 is classified in the Register under the Azure Color Family, with Low Saturation and Light brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(132, 146, 160) — 51.8% red, 57.3% green, 62.7% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 11 / 5 / 0 / 37. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#8492A0 presents itself as a gently muted azure — one that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Neutral Bay (#858D99). Nearby in the Register you will also find Exponent (#888F98) and Instinct (#8C979D).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(132, 146, 160)), which gives #8492A0 its character. If you plan to put text on a #8492A0 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.6:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.2:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #8492A0 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#8492A0 color variations

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#8492A0 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 #8492A0

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

Neutral Bay color link
Neutral Bay

#858D99

Exponent color link
Exponent

#888F98

Instinct color link
Instinct

#8C979D

Crescent color link
Crescent

#839596

Clouded Blue color link
Clouded Blue

#899296

Quicksilver color link
Quicksilver

#889A97

Destiny color link
Destiny

#889E9D

Ash Blue color link
Ash Blue

#7A9598

Ashley Blue color link
Ashley Blue

#8699AB

Submarine color link
Submarine

#8C9C9C

Bali Hai color link
Bali Hai

#849CA9

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#8492A0
  • RGB132, 146, 160
  • CMYK11, 5, 0, 37
  • CSSrgb(132, 146, 160)
  • HSL210°, 13%, 57%
  • HSL Precise210°, 12.844%, 57.255%
  • HSV210°, 18%, 63%
  • HSB210°, 18%, 63%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.518
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.573
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.627
  • GLSLvec3(0.518, 0.573, 0.627)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.518, 0.573, 0.627, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.518, 0.573, 0.627)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB51.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB57.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB62.7%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID8492A0
  • DECIMAL ID8688288
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01