Color swatch image showing #8C92BC with RGB(140,146,188) values
Color swatch image showing #8C92BC with RGB(140,146,188) values

#8C92BC Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #8C92BC including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#8C92BC Color Information

#8C92BC RGB value is (140, 146, 188). The hex color red value is 140, green is 146, and blue is 188. Its HSL format shows a hue of 233°, saturation of 26 percent, and lightness of 64 percent. The CMYK process values are 26 percent, 22 percent, 0 percent, 26 percent.

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#8C92BC Color Meaning

Color #8C92BC expresses calm intellect, reflective clarity, and sophisticated neutrality. #8C92BC muted blue-gray tone evokes distant skies and urban stone structures. Psychologically, color #8C92BC enhances focus and measured decision making. Designers often choose color #8C92BC for corporate and analytical applications. Symbolically, color #8C92BC represents wisdom, authority, and observation. Cultural references link #8C92BC to scholarly pursuits and maritime tradition. Spiritually, color #8C92BC embodies thoughtful reflection and restrained insight.

Color Conversion

Convert #8C92BC across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#8C92BC
RGB
rgb(140, 146, 188)
HSL
hsl(233°, 26%, 64%)
CMYK
cmyk(26%, 22%, 0%, 26%)
HSV
hsv(233°, 26%, 74%)
XYZ
30.1712 29.7641 51.7318
Yxy
29.7641 0.2702 0.2665
Hunter Lab
54.5565 0.9542 -3.1074
CIE-Lab
61.4501 7.2421 -22.5268

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red140 / 255 (55%)
55%
Green146 / 255 (57%)
57%
Blue188 / 255 (74%)
74%

CMYK Values

Cyan26 / 100 (26%)
26%
Magenta22 / 100 (22%)
22%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)26 / 100 (26%)
26%

Color Variations

#8C92BC harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#8C92BC harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #8C92BC for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #8C92BC appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#8C92BC

protanopia

#8f8fb2

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #8C92BC;

Text Color

color: #8C92BC;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #8C92BC;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #8C92BC40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #8C92BC;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8C92BC 0%, #464c77 100%);

#8C92BC Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #8C92BC color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.