Information about #8894A1 color

#8894A1 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #8894A1 belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(136, 148, 161) — 53.3% red, 58% green, 63.1% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 10 / 5 / 0 / 37. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#8894A1 is a softly toned sky-leaning azure that feels open and friendly. It is a natural fit for versatile mid-ground roles, from cards to secondary buttons. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Instinct (#8C979D). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Submarine (#8C9C9C) and Exponent (#888F98).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(136, 148, 161)), which gives #8894A1 its character. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #8894A1: 6.8:1 contrast (passing WCAG AA) versus 3.1:1 for white. #8894A1 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#8894A1 color variations

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#8894A1 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 #8894A1

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

Submarine color link
Submarine

#8C9C9C

Exponent color link
Exponent

#888F98

Destiny color link
Destiny

#889E9D

Neutral Bay color link
Neutral Bay

#858D99

Clouded Blue color link
Clouded Blue

#899296

Ashley Blue color link
Ashley Blue

#8699AB

Grey Suit color link
Grey Suit

#9391A0

Quicksilver color link
Quicksilver

#889A97

Cool Grey color link
Cool Grey

#8C92AC

Bali Hai color link
Bali Hai

#849CA9

Tiebreaker color link
Tiebreaker

#8E97AB

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#8894A1
  • RGB136, 148, 161
  • CMYK10, 5, 0, 37
  • CSSrgb(136, 148, 161)
  • HSL211°, 12%, 58%
  • HSL Precise211.2°, 11.737%, 58.235%
  • HSV211°, 16%, 63%
  • HSB211°, 16%, 63%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.533
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.580
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.631
  • GLSLvec3(0.533, 0.580, 0.631)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.533, 0.580, 0.631, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.533, 0.580, 0.631)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB53.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB58%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB63.1%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID8894A1
  • DECIMAL ID8950945
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01