#8499D8 Hex Color
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This cool, desaturated blue offers a professional and secure feel, making it a reliable choice for finance or technology interfaces. Because the hex code #8499d8 maintains a high contrast ratio with black text, it works well as a background color for readable UI copy. Pair it with soft cream or warm gray to avoid a clinical look and add visual balance.
Questions about #8499d8
What is #8499d8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8499d8 is rgb(132, 153, 216), in HSL hsl(225, 52%, 68%) and in CMYK 39%, 29%, 0%, 15%.
What colors pair best with #8499d8?
Is #8499d8 readable on white or black?
#8499d8 has a 2.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.52:1 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.