#8595B5 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
This dusty, unsaturated blue carries a cool temperature that feels both reliable and professional. Because it lacks intensity, #8595b5 works best as a supporting neutral or a muted background for data-heavy interfaces. It offers enough contrast for legible black text, making it a safe choice for corporate branding. Avoid using it as a dominant color in small UI elements, as its desaturated quality can look washed out.
Questions about #8595b5
What is #8595b5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8595b5 is rgb(133, 149, 181), in HSL hsl(220, 24%, 62%) and in CMYK 27%, 18%, 0%, 29%.
How should I use #8595b5 in a user interface?
#8595b5 functions best as a secondary background or a muted accent rather than a primary call-to-action color. Because it is desaturated and low-contrast, pair it with dark charcoal or near-black text to ensure your content remains perfectly readable.
Does #8595b5 lean warm or cool?
#8595b5 is firmly in the cool range of the spectrum due to its blue undertones and gray saturation. It avoids feeling overly vibrant or neon, which makes it a natural fit for professional, trustworthy, or technical design systems.
Is #8595b5 readable on white or black?
#8595b5 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.