#818EAD Hex Color
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#818ead is a muted, ashy blue with a matte, dusty finish and very low saturation. Its restrained character suggests trust and reliability, making it useful for finance, healthcare, government, and technology interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or warm gray; black text achieves about 6.4:1 contrast. The hex code is #818ead.
Questions about #818ead
What is #818ead in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #818ead is rgb(129, 142, 173), in HSL hsl(222, 21%, 59%) and in CMYK 25%, 18%, 0%, 32%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #818ead?
The muted blue of #818ead pairs well with navy for depth and warm gray for a softer balance; off-white can brighten the palette without making the low-saturation color feel harsh.
Where does #818ead work best?
Use #818ead as a supporting color in finance, healthcare, government, and technology interfaces when you want a trustworthy, restrained mood instead of the intensity associated with saturated blue tones alone.
Is #818ead readable on white or black?
#818ead has a 3.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.40:1 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.