#8799C4 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted blue carries a professional, cool-toned weight suitable for finance and security interfaces. While its low saturation makes it appear somewhat washed out against pure white, the hex code #8799c4 offers excellent readability with black text. Use this shade as a grounding base for corporate UI designs, or pair it with warm charcoal grays to create a sophisticated, modern contrast.
Questions about #8799c4
What is #8799c4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8799c4 is rgb(135, 153, 196), in HSL hsl(222, 34%, 65%) and in CMYK 31%, 22%, 0%, 23%.
What colors pair best with #8799c4?
Because #8799c4 is a cool and muted blue, it functions beautifully as a neutral backdrop when paired with charcoal or deep navy for a sophisticated look. For a softer contrast, consider using crisp off-whites or light grays to ensure the text remains legible.
Is #8799c4 readable on white or black?
#8799c4 has a 2.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.38:1 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.