#8897A4 Hex Color
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Not a true blue and not a flat gray, #8897a4 sits in the steady middle ground between them. Its muted, slate-like tone reads calm and dependable, which makes it a natural supporting color in interfaces and palettes. Designers often use it to soften stronger shades without losing structure. It pairs especially well with charcoal text, where contrast reaches a comfortable 7:1. Keep in mind that it loses some punch next to pure white, so give it darker neighbors to lean on.
Questions about #8897a4
What is #8897a4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8897a4 is rgb(136, 151, 164), in HSL hsl(208, 13%, 59%) and in CMYK 17%, 8%, 0%, 36%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Is #8897a4 warm or cool?
Cool. Its blue base leans gray, and the low saturation keeps it from reading as a vivid blue.
Is #8897a4 readable on white or black?
#8897a4 has a 2.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.00:1 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.