#8799B0 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #8799b0 is a medium-light blue with gray undertones and very low saturation. Its restrained character supports dependable branding for finance, healthcare, government, and technology. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or warm white. Black text remains highly readable, while white text lacks contrast. The hex code for this dusty blue color is #8799b0.
Questions about #8799b0
What is #8799b0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8799b0 is rgb(135, 153, 176), in HSL hsl(214, 21%, 61%) and in CMYK 23%, 13%, 0%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #8799b0?
Pair #8799b0 with charcoal, warm white, navy, or muted terracotta for contrast; charcoal provides especially clear text, while warm white softens the palette without making the blue feel stark and restrained.
Is #8799b0 warm or cool?
#8799b0 reads as a cool, muted blue because its gray undertones reduce saturation and keep it visually calm rather than warm, making it a good fit for dependable interfaces, quiet backgrounds, and restrained visual systems.
Is #8799b0 readable on white or black?
#8799b0 has a 2.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.21:1 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.