#84909F Hex Color
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This dusty blue is desaturated and matte, leaning heavily into gray undertones. Because it feels professional and restrained, #84909f works well for UI backgrounds in finance or tech sectors. It is highly readable with black text, as it offers sufficient contrast for small body copy. Pair it with crisp whites or deep charcoals to prevent the overall design from feeling too washed out or muddy.
Questions about #84909f
What is #84909f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #84909f is rgb(132, 144, 159), in HSL hsl(213, 12%, 57%) and in CMYK 17%, 9%, 0%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #84909f?
To keep the look professional, pair #84909f with crisp, stark whites or deep, cool charcoals. If you want to add warmth without losing the restrained aesthetic, subtle accents in a muted terracotta can create a sophisticated, balanced contrast.
Is #84909f readable on white or black?
#84909f has a 3.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.47:1 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.