#8697AE Hex Color
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#8697ae is a dusty, unsaturated blue with strong gray undertones. This muted shade projects reliability and stability, making it a natural fit for financial and security branding. Because it offers a high 7.1:1 contrast ratio against black text, it functions perfectly as a background for clean, legible interface designs. The hex code for this color is #8697ae. Use it with warm cream to avoid a washed-out look.
Questions about #8697ae
What is #8697ae in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8697ae is rgb(134, 151, 174), in HSL hsl(215, 20%, 60%) and in CMYK 23%, 13%, 0%, 32%.
What colors pair well with #8697ae?
Pair #8697ae with a warm cream or light beige to prevent the interface from looking washed-out or too cold. It also serves as an excellent neutral backdrop when contrasted against charcoal or deep, dark navy text for high-legibility layouts.
Is #8697ae readable on white or black?
#8697ae has a 2.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.05:1 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.