#8694A4 Hex Color

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Ashy and muted, #8694a4 is a desaturated blue with a noticeable grey undertone. It provides excellent legibility for small body text against white backgrounds, making it a reliable choice for professional UI design in finance or law enforcement sectors. Pair this shade with charcoal or soft cream to balance its cool, technical character. The hex code for this dusty blue is #8694a4.

Questions about #8694a4

What is #8694a4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8694a4 is rgb(134, 148, 164), in HSL hsl(212, 14%, 58%) and in CMYK 18%, 10%, 0%, 36%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #8694a4 for professional web design?
#8694a4 works best when paired with deep charcoal for high-contrast, professional text or a soft cream to warm up its cool, technical nature. Avoid high-saturation primaries which clash with its dusty, muted character.
Is #8694a4 readable on white or black?
#8694a4 has a 3.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.78:1 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.