#848FA1 Hex Color
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A muted, ashy blue with low saturation and a matte, gray-heavy finish, #848fa1 feels controlled and dependable rather than vivid. It works well as a supporting tone in finance, healthcare, and technology interfaces. Black text reaches about 6.4:1 contrast on it. The hex code #848fa1 can look washed out against white, so pair it with deeper navy or charcoal.
Questions about #848fa1
What is #848fa1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #848fa1 is rgb(132, 143, 161), in HSL hsl(217, 13%, 57%) and in CMYK 18%, 11%, 0%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #848fa1?
Pair #848fa1 with charcoal or deep navy when you need a darker companion; its low saturation and gray-heavy finish make both combinations feel restrained and professional in interfaces and layouts.
Is #848fa1 warm or cool, and what mood does it create?
The color reads cool and dependable because its blue base is softened by substantial gray, giving #848fa1 a controlled, matte appearance that fits calm interface surfaces, secondary panels, and understated visual systems.
Is #848fa1 readable on white or black?
#848fa1 has a 3.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.42:1 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.