#8398A7 Hex Color
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A muted, dusty blue with strong grey undertones, #8398a7 functions best as a stable secondary tone. Its desaturated character avoids the harshness of pure primary blues, making it a reliable choice for corporate interfaces or fintech branding. Because it offers strong contrast against black text, it works well for UI backgrounds and large text elements. The hex code for this ashy blue is #8398a7.
Questions about #8398a7
What is #8398a7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8398a7 is rgb(131, 152, 167), in HSL hsl(205, 17%, 58%) and in CMYK 22%, 9%, 0%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #8398a7?
#8398a7 works best when paired with high-contrast neutrals like charcoal or deep slate to ground its muted character. For a cleaner professional look, use it alongside crisp white or a very pale silver to maintain readability without overwhelming the design.
Is #8398a7 readable on white or black?
#8398a7 has a 2.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.01:1 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.