#84AABD Hex Color
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Dusty blue with a soft gray undertone, #84aabd reads muted rather than bright. Its mid lightness gives it enough body to work as a background base, though it can look flat in large empty areas. Pair it with terracotta or warm wood tones for contrast. Black text hits about 8.5:1 on this hex code, so body copy passes AA with room to spare.
Questions about #84aabd
What is #84aabd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #84aabd is rgb(132, 170, 189), in HSL hsl(200, 30%, 63%) and in CMYK 30%, 10%, 0%, 26%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #84aabd?
#84aabd pairs well with terracotta and warm wood tones, which balance its gray undertone. It also sits nicely beside charcoal for a quieter, more office-ready palette.
Is #84aabd readable on white or black?
#84aabd has a 2.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.46:1 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.