#8199B1 Hex Color
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#8199b1 is an ashy, dusty blue with low saturation and a gentle gray undertone. Its mid-light value feels dependable and controlled, fitting finance, healthcare, technology, and government interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or charcoal, since white text can lose clarity against it. Black text reaches about 7.1:1 contrast. The hex code is #8199b1.
Questions about #8199b1
What is #8199b1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8199b1 is rgb(129, 153, 177), in HSL hsl(210, 24%, 60%) and in CMYK 27%, 14%, 0%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #8199b1?
What mood does #8199b1 create in a design?
Its low saturation, mid-light value, and gray undertone give #8199b1 a steady, professional mood associated with trust and control, making it a strong fit for security dashboards, accounting tools, and public-service interfaces. It has less energy than a clearer blue, so stronger accents can add emphasis.
Is #8199b1 readable on white or black?
#8199b1 has a 2.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.12:1 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.