#8394C4 Hex Color
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This ashy, unsaturated blue carries a distinct dusty quality that feels professional and grounded. The hex code #8394c4 provides excellent contrast for small black body text, making it a functional choice for UI interfaces. Use it as a secondary tone against warmer grays to keep your palette from feeling too chilly. It works well in corporate branding where stability is the goal.
Questions about #8394c4
What is #8394c4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8394c4 is rgb(131, 148, 196), in HSL hsl(224, 36%, 64%) and in CMYK 33%, 24%, 0%, 23%.
How should I use #8394c4 in a color palette?
This ashy blue works best as a secondary tone against warmer grays to keep your interface from feeling overly chilly or sterile. Pair it with charcoal for text or softer off-white backgrounds to maintain readability and professional stability.
Is #8394c4 readable on white or black?
#8394c4 has a 3.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.99:1 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.