#8996BE
Muted Blue
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About #8996BE Muted Blue
#8996BE is a muted blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 137 red, 150 green, and 190 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 225°, saturation of 29%, 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 #8996BE in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
225°
Hue
29%
Saturation
64%
Lightness
Muted Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #8996BE based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #8996BE against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#8996BE on White
Contrast Ratio2.93:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#8996BE on Black
Contrast Ratio7.17:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #8996BE across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #8996BE |
| RGB | rgb(137, 150, 190) |
| HSL | hsl(225, 29%, 64%) |
| RGB Decimal | 137, 150, 190 |
| RGB Percent | 53.7%, 58.8%, 74.5% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 28%, 21%, 0%, 25% |
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