#8497A1 Hex Color
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#8497a1 is a muted, dusty blue with gray undertones and a medium-light value. Its restrained saturation gives branding, finance, healthcare, and technology interfaces a dependable, controlled feel. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or warm white, since black text reaches about 6.9:1 contrast. The hex code is #8497a1.
Questions about #8497a1
What is #8497a1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8497a1 is rgb(132, 151, 161), in HSL hsl(201, 13%, 57%) and in CMYK 18%, 6%, 0%, 37%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #8497a1?
#8497a1 works best with charcoal, warm white, navy, and muted accent colors; these pairings preserve its calm blue-gray character while adding enough contrast and warmth for interfaces, editorial layouts, and restrained brand palettes.
Does #8497a1 look warm or cool?
#8497a1 reads cool because its blue base is softened by gray, creating a quiet, dependable mood rather than a bright or icy one. It suits healthcare, finance, technology, and other settings needing controlled visual emphasis.
Is #8497a1 readable on white or black?
#8497a1 has a 3.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.92:1 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.