#8595A2 Hex Color
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This muted, dusty blue carries a heavy dose of grey, giving it a stable and professional presence. Because it is highly desaturated, #8595a2 works best as a background color or a neutral base rather than a focal point. It pairs well with warm charcoals or crisp whites, which help prevent it from looking washed out. Black text remains legible against this shade for clean, readable UI designs.
Questions about #8595a2
What is #8595a2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8595a2 is rgb(133, 149, 162), in HSL hsl(207, 13%, 58%) and in CMYK 18%, 8%, 0%, 36%.
What colors pair best with #8595a2?
This muted blue works exceptionally well with charcoal or crisp white tones. Using deep, warm neutrals prevents the color from appearing washed out while maintaining a professional and stable contrast that is ideal for readable web interfaces.
Is #8595a2 readable on white or black?
#8595a2 has a 3.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.81:1 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.