#8293BB Hex Color
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Not a crisp navy or a bright sky tone, #8293bb is a dusty blue with a clear gray undertone. Its low saturation keeps it subdued and cool, which suits brands that want to project trust without shouting. Black text on it reaches about 6.8:1 contrast, so it holds up as a UI background. Pair it with burgundy and it reads richer than it ever would next to cream. The hex code #8293bb fits finance, healthcare, and law enforcement work well.
Questions about #8293bb
What is #8293bb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8293bb is rgb(130, 147, 187), in HSL hsl(222, 30%, 62%) and in CMYK 30%, 21%, 0%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #8293bb?
Burgundy gives #8293bb a richer, more grounded feel than the usual cream pairing. Warm accents like terracotta also work, since their heat offsets the color's gray cast.
Is #8293bb readable on white or black?
#8293bb has a 3.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.84:1 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.