#848FA7 Hex Color
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Not every blue has to shout. #848fa7 is a dusty, grayed-down blue with matte, ashy undertones. The hex code reads steady and understated, a fit for finance dashboards, government sites, or healthcare UI. Treat it as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base, since it can wash out beside plain white. Warm cream or terracotta keeps it from turning flat. Black text clears contrast standards on it.
Questions about #848fa7
What is #848fa7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #848fa7 is rgb(132, 143, 167), in HSL hsl(221, 17%, 59%) and in CMYK 21%, 14%, 0%, 35%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #848fa7?
Warm cream and terracotta bring out the best in #848fa7, while deeper shades like navy keep it grounded. Its low saturation means brighter accents can sit next to it without clashing.
Is #848fa7 readable on white or black?
#848fa7 has a 3.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.46:1 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.