#809DBA Hex Color
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Muted and cool, #809dba is a dusty blue with gray undertones and low saturation. Its restrained character suggests trust and reliability, making it a strong supporting tone for finance, healthcare, government, and technology branding. Pair the hex code #809dba with charcoal or warm white, while black text provides readable body copy at about a 7.4:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #809dba
What is #809dba in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #809dba is rgb(128, 157, 186), in HSL hsl(210, 30%, 62%) and in CMYK 31%, 16%, 0%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #809dba?
Warm white and charcoal pair well with #809dba because they balance its cool gray undertones, add clear contrast, and preserve the restrained mood that makes this dusty blue useful in interfaces, editorial layouts, and understated brand palettes.
Is #809dba warm or cool?
#809dba reads as a cool, muted blue because its blue component outweighs its red component, while its gray undertone reduces vividness without shifting the color strongly toward purple or green. That balance gives it a calm, dependable feel for quiet backgrounds and supporting accents.
Is #809dba readable on white or black?
#809dba has a 2.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.44:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.