#8497CD
Blue
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About #8497CD Blue
#8497CD is a blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 132 red, 151 green, and 205 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 224°, saturation of 42%, and lightness of 66%.
This color has a medium lightness value, making it a balanced tone ideal for both text and UI elements. With moderate saturation, it appears balanced and versatile.
CSS Code
Use #8497CD in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
224°
Hue
42%
Saturation
66%
Lightness
Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #8497CD based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #8497CD against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#8497CD on White
Contrast Ratio2.88:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#8497CD on Black
Contrast Ratio7.29:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #8497CD across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #8497CD |
| RGB | rgb(132, 151, 205) |
| HSL | hsl(224, 42%, 66%) |
| RGB Decimal | 132, 151, 205 |
| RGB Percent | 51.8%, 59.2%, 80.4% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 36%, 26%, 0%, 20% |
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