#868F9D Hex Color
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This matte, dusty blue leans heavily into grey, offering a restrained, professional mood for interface design. Because it lacks high saturation, #868f9d works best as a supporting background rather than a main focal point. It pairs well with charcoal accents, and black text remains highly readable over it, meeting accessibility standards easily. Use this hex code when your project requires a serious, understated look.
Questions about #868f9d
What is #868f9d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #868f9d is rgb(134, 143, 157), in HSL hsl(217, 11%, 57%) and in CMYK 15%, 9%, 0%, 38%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What design context works best for #868f9d?
#868f9d functions exceptionally well as a neutral anchor in interface design, specifically for backgrounds that need to recede. Because it carries a desaturated, professional weight, it allows high-contrast elements like charcoal or pure white text to stand out clearly.
Is #868f9d readable on white or black?
#868f9d has a 3.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.42:1 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.