#8497A7 Hex Color
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An ashy, dusty blue with a soft gray cast, #8497a7 feels controlled and dependable rather than vivid. The hex code works well as a supporting tone in security, finance, healthcare, and technology interfaces. Pair it with charcoal or warm off-white, and use black text for strong small-text contrast.
Questions about #8497a7
What is #8497a7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8497a7 is rgb(132, 151, 167), in HSL hsl(207, 17%, 59%) and in CMYK 21%, 10%, 0%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #8497a7?
#8497a7 pairs well with charcoal text, warm off-white surfaces, and restrained terracotta accents because its dusty blue-gray base stays balanced beside warm and dark neutrals. Use terracotta sparingly in buttons or small graphic details.
Is #8497a7 readable on white or black?
#8497a7 has a 3.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.96:1 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.