#868EA1 Hex Color
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Bleak and dusty, this muted blue feels ashy and professional. Its calm demeanor suggests reliability and security, making it a natural choice for corporate, finance, and technology branding. When you need a background that avoids the starkness of bright tones, #868ea1 provides a sophisticated, understated alternative. The hex code for this cool grey-blue shade is #868ea1.
Questions about #868ea1
What is #868ea1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #868ea1 is rgb(134, 142, 161), in HSL hsl(222, 13%, 58%) and in CMYK 17%, 12%, 0%, 37%.
Is #868ea1 readable on white or black?
#868ea1 has a 3.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.39:1 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.