#8498DA Hex Color
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#8498da is a muted indigo, a softened blue with enough gray in it to stay calm and steady. The hex code #8498da carries a dependable, honest feel, which suits finance and healthcare branding. It works best as a 30% supporting tone, flanked by soft grays and warm neutrals. Black text on it reaches about 7.5:1 contrast, clearing WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #8498da
What is #8498da in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8498da is rgb(132, 152, 218), in HSL hsl(226, 54%, 69%) and in CMYK 39%, 30%, 0%, 15%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #8498da?
Warm burgundy, muted sage, and charcoal all flatter #8498da because they share its low saturation. A touch of amber also works when you need one sharp accent against its dusty blue.
Where does #8498da work best in a design?
As a supporting tone rather than a dominant base. At roughly 30% of a palette it adds calm structure to dashboards and healthcare interfaces, while full backgrounds can read flat next to white.
Is #8498da readable on white or black?
#8498da has a 2.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.48:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.