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The hexadecimal color code #8C97BA is a light, muted shade of Blue (known as darkgray). In the RGB color model, #8C97BA is comprised of 140 red, 151 green, and 186 blue. In the HSL color space, which is often used in digital design and color grading, it has a hue of 226 degrees, a saturation of 25%, and a lightness of 64%. This color has an approximate wavelength of 493 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 #8C97BA.