#8899A7 Hex Color
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#8899a7 is a muted blue with ashy gray undertones and a dusty, restrained finish. Its balanced lightness supports feelings of trust, security, and reliability in finance, healthcare, technology, and government branding. Use it as a supporting tone with deep navy or warm white; black text achieves about 7.2:1 contrast. The hex code for this shade is #8899a7.
Questions about #8899a7
What is #8899a7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8899a7 is rgb(136, 153, 167), in HSL hsl(207, 15%, 59%) and in CMYK 19%, 8%, 0%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #8899a7?
Does #8899a7 read as warm or cool?
#8899a7 reads as a cool muted blue because its blue channel is stronger than its red and green channels, while the gray influence lowers saturation and keeps the overall appearance soft rather than vivid. That restrained balance can suggest trust and stability without the intensity of a bright blue.
Is #8899a7 readable on white or black?
#8899a7 has a 2.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.16:1 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.