#8297BD Hex Color
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A dusty, medium blue with a strong gray cast. Its hex code, #8297bd, reads steady and dependable rather than bold, which suits finance, healthcare, and tech branding where trust matters more than energy. Treat it as a supporting tone or muted UI background; it can look washed out beside pure white. Black text hits about 7.1:1 contrast on it.
Questions about #8297bd
What is #8297bd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8297bd is rgb(130, 151, 189), in HSL hsl(219, 31%, 63%) and in CMYK 31%, 20%, 0%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #8297bd?
It flatters warm, earthy partners like terracotta and muted mustard, which balance its cool gray cast. Cream or charcoal nearby keep it grounded without flattening it.
Is #8297bd readable on white or black?
#8297bd has a 2.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.11:1 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.