#8990BD
Muted Blue
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About #8990BD Muted Blue
#8990BD is a muted blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 137 red, 144 green, and 189 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 232°, saturation of 28%, and lightness of 64%.
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 #8990BD in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
232°
Hue
28%
Saturation
64%
Lightness
Muted Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #8990BD based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #8990BD against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#8990BD on White
Contrast Ratio3.09:1
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Aa#8990BD on Black
Contrast Ratio6.79:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #8990BD across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #8990BD |
| RGB | rgb(137, 144, 189) |
| HSL | hsl(232, 28%, 64%) |
| RGB Decimal | 137, 144, 189 |
| RGB Percent | 53.7%, 56.5%, 74.1% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 28%, 24%, 0%, 26% |
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