#8697C0 Hex Color
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A dusty, ashy blue with cool undertones, #8697c0 feels dependable without appearing severe. Its low saturation supports trust and control, making it a strong secondary color for finance, healthcare, government, and technology interfaces. Pair it with charcoal or muted brass for contrast. Black text remains highly legible, making this hex code suitable for accessible body-text backgrounds.
Questions about #8697c0
What is #8697c0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8697c0 is rgb(134, 151, 192), in HSL hsl(222, 32%, 64%) and in CMYK 30%, 21%, 0%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #8697c0?
Charcoal, muted brass, and soft white pair well with #8697c0, balancing its cool, dusty blue character with contrast and warmth; use charcoal for text, brass for accents, and white or pale gray for spacious backgrounds.
Does #8697c0 feel warm or cool, and where does it work best?
#8697c0 reads as a cool color because its blue base and gray cast reduce warmth, creating a controlled, dependable mood. It works well in finance, healthcare, government, and technology interfaces as a calm secondary color.
Is #8697c0 readable on white or black?
#8697c0 has a 2.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.20:1 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.