#808693 Hex Color
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#808693 is a desaturated, dusty blue that leans heavily into grey. Its matte quality makes it an excellent, low-key neutral for professional UI backgrounds or supporting dashboard elements. Because this hex code offers strong contrast against black text, it maintains good legibility for small body copy. Pair it with crisp white or charcoal for a clean, reliable look in financial or tech-focused designs.
Questions about #808693
What is #808693 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #808693 is rgb(128, 134, 147), in HSL hsl(221, 8%, 54%) and in CMYK 13%, 9%, 0%, 42%.
Where does #808693 work best in UI design?
#808693 serves as a reliable background neutral because its grey undertone reduces visual strain while maintaining professional legibility. It performs best when paired with high-contrast charcoal or pure white text for clean, readable dashboard layouts and data visualization elements.
Is #808693 considered a warm or cool color?
#808693 is firmly a cool-toned shade, sitting in the blue-grey spectrum rather than the warm, earth-tone range. Its heavy grey desaturation keeps it looking professional and grounded, avoiding the icy or vibrant associations often found in brighter, saturated blues.
Is #808693 readable on white or black?
#808693 has a 3.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.74:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.