darkgray

#8A97BC

Cool

UI Preview

Pro

Conversions

RGB138, 151, 188
CMYK27, 20, 0, 26
HSL224°, 27%, 64%
LAB62, 2, -21
Closest Library Match
slate-40096% Match

Readability

2.90On WhiteFAIL
7.23On BlackPASS AA

For optimal readability, use Black text on this background.

Magic Gradients

subtle
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vibrant
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rich
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About #8A97BC

The hexadecimal color code #8A97BC is a light, muted shade of Blue (known as darkgray). In the RGB color model, #8A97BC is comprised of 138 red, 151 green, and 188 blue. In the HSL color space, which is often used in digital design and color grading, it has a hue of 224 degrees, a saturation of 27%, and a lightness of 64%. This color has an approximate wavelength of 494 nm. The closest web-safe color is often utilized in web design, user interfaces (UI), and vector graphics to create muted Blue atmospheres. Designers searching for Blue color schemes often pair this with its complementary color or use it as an accent against neutral backgrounds. It is commonly used in digital design for backgrounds, typography, and accent elements. When paired with its complementary color in the palette below, it creates a high-contrast visual hierarchy. Engineers can implement this color using the CSS hex code #8A97BC.

Vision Simulation

ProtanopiaRed-blind
DeuteranopiaGreen-blind
TritanopiaBlue-blind