#8997B3
Muted Blue
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About #8997B3 Muted Blue
#8997B3 is a muted blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 137 red, 151 green, and 179 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 220°, saturation of 22%, and lightness of 62%.
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 #8997B3 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
220°
Hue
22%
Saturation
62%
Lightness
Muted Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #8997B3 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #8997B3 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#8997B3 on White
Contrast Ratio2.94:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#8997B3 on Black
Contrast Ratio7.14:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #8997B3 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #8997B3 |
| RGB | rgb(137, 151, 179) |
| HSL | hsl(220, 22%, 62%) |
| RGB Decimal | 137, 151, 179 |
| RGB Percent | 53.7%, 59.2%, 70.2% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 23%, 16%, 0%, 30% |
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