#8496B3
Muted Blue
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About #8496B3 Muted Blue
#8496B3 is a muted blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 132 red, 150 green, and 179 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 217°, saturation of 24%, and lightness of 61%.
This color has a medium lightness value, making it a balanced tone ideal for both text and UI elements. With low saturation, it appears muted and subtle.
CSS Code
Use #8496B3 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
217°
Hue
24%
Saturation
61%
Lightness
Muted Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #8496B3 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #8496B3 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#8496B3 on White
Contrast Ratio3:1
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Aa#8496B3 on Black
Contrast Ratio6.99:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #8496B3 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #8496B3 |
| RGB | rgb(132, 150, 179) |
| HSL | hsl(217, 24%, 61%) |
| RGB Decimal | 132, 150, 179 |
| RGB Percent | 51.8%, 58.8%, 70.2% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 26%, 16%, 0%, 30% |
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