#8798BA Hex Color
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An ashy, dusty blue with cool gray undertones, #8798ba feels steady and controlled rather than vivid. Its low saturation supports trust and reliability in finance, healthcare, security, and government interfaces. Use it as a supporting UI color with charcoal or warm ivory. Black text remains highly legible at about 7.2:1 contrast. The hex code is #8798ba.
Questions about #8798ba
What is #8798ba in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8798ba is rgb(135, 152, 186), in HSL hsl(220, 27%, 63%) and in CMYK 27%, 18%, 0%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #8798ba?
#8798ba pairs well with charcoal, warm ivory, and muted blue-gray accents because its cool, dusty character benefits from restrained contrast and gentle warmth, creating balanced palettes for interfaces, editorial layouts, dashboards, and understated brand materials.
Is #8798ba warm or cool?
#8798ba is a cool, ashy blue with gray undertones, giving it a steady and controlled mood rather than a bright or energetic one. Its low saturation makes it suitable for calm interfaces, dashboards, healthcare products, and other trust-focused visual systems.
Is #8798ba readable on white or black?
#8798ba has a 2.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.23:1 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.