#8296AC Hex Color
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description_textNot a vivid sky blue, this shade keeps its pigment mostly drained out. #8296ac is a dusty blue with gray undertones that reads dependable instead of playful, which suits finance, healthcare, and government work. It performs best as a supporting tone behind dark text, since black hits about 6.9:1 contrast and clears WCAG AA. Try it with burgundy for a richer, less obvious nautical palette.
Questions about #8296ac
What is #8296ac in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8296ac is rgb(130, 150, 172), in HSL hsl(211, 20%, 59%) and in CMYK 24%, 13%, 0%, 33%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #8296ac?
#8296ac pairs well with burgundy, cream, and deep charcoal. Its low saturation lets richer tones carry the palette while it works as a steady supporting shade.
Is #8296ac readable on white or black?
#8296ac has a 3.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.90:1 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.