#8996AE
Muted Blue
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About #8996AE Muted Blue
#8996AE is a muted blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 137 red, 150 green, and 174 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 219°, saturation of 19%, 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 #8996AE in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
219°
Hue
19%
Saturation
61%
Lightness
Muted Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #8996AE based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #8996AE against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#8996AE on White
Contrast Ratio2.98:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#8996AE on Black
Contrast Ratio7.04:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #8996AE across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #8996AE |
| RGB | rgb(137, 150, 174) |
| HSL | hsl(219, 19%, 61%) |
| RGB Decimal | 137, 150, 174 |
| RGB Percent | 53.7%, 58.8%, 68.2% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 21%, 14%, 0%, 32% |
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