Relaxing Blue
Muted slate blue with professional grey undertones
Relaxing Blue is a muted, dusty slate with significant grey undertones. Because it feels approachable and secure, it works well for corporate branding in finance or technology. Pair #899daa with dark charcoals rather than pure black to keep the palette grounded. This hex code provides enough contrast for readable small text, making it a reliable choice for UI backgrounds or secondary design elements.
Questions about Relaxing Blue
What is the hex code for Relaxing Blue?
Relaxing Blue is #899daa. In RGB that is rgb(137, 157, 170), in HSL hsl(204, 16%, 60%) and in CMYK 19%, 8%, 0%, 33%.
What color palettes work best with Relaxing Blue?
Is #899daa suitable for text in user interfaces?
This hex color offers sufficient contrast for larger UI elements and headers when placed against light backgrounds. Because it is a mid-tone, avoid using it for fine print or long-form body copy to maintain readability and accessibility compliance for all users.
Is Relaxing Blue readable on white or black?
Relaxing Blue has a 2.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.46:1 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.