#859AA8 Hex Color
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A muted, dusty blue with gray undertones, #859aa8 feels steady and controlled without looking cold. Its medium-light value suits finance, healthcare, security, and technology interfaces, especially as a supporting tone beside navy or charcoal. Black text reaches about 7.2:1 contrast here, making the hex code suitable for accessible body copy and practical UI layouts.
Questions about #859aa8
What is #859aa8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #859aa8 is rgb(133, 154, 168), in HSL hsl(204, 17%, 59%) and in CMYK 21%, 8%, 0%, 34%.
What colors pair well with #859aa8?
Does #859aa8 look warm or cool?
The #859aa8 hex color reads cool because its blue base and gray undertones reduce warmth, while its muted saturation keeps it from feeling icy or harsh in most layouts, especially beside bright white.
Is #859aa8 readable on white or black?
#859aa8 has a 2.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.18:1 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.