#818693 Hex Color
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A muted, dusty blue with strong grey undertones, #818693 offers a professional and understated aesthetic. It works exceptionally well as a neutral background for corporate or technical interfaces where clarity is essential. Because of its medium lightness, black text maintains excellent readability against it. Avoid using it as a primary highlight, as it shines best when grounding a larger UI layout. The hex code for this color is #818693.
Questions about #818693
What is #818693 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #818693 is rgb(129, 134, 147), in HSL hsl(223, 8%, 54%) and in CMYK 12%, 9%, 0%, 42%.
What design aesthetic does #818693 support?
#818693 communicates a sense of professional stability and calm, making it a reliable choice for technical dashboards or corporate branding. Its grey undertones prevent it from feeling too vibrant, allowing it to function as a sophisticated, grounded background element.
How should I use #818693 in a user interface?
Use #818693 as a neutral, large-scale background color where readability for text is a priority. Because it sits at a balanced lightness level, it provides a subtle alternative to standard grey without overwhelming the user or competing with primary accent colors.
Is #818693 readable on white or black?
#818693 has a 3.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.76:1 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.