#8C8CBA
Muted Blue
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About #8C8CBA Muted Blue
#8C8CBA is a muted blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 140 red, 140 green, and 186 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 240°, saturation of 25%, 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 #8C8CBA in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
240°
Hue
25%
Saturation
64%
Lightness
Muted Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #8C8CBA based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #8C8CBA against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#8C8CBA on White
Contrast Ratio3.19:1
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Aa#8C8CBA on Black
Contrast Ratio6.58:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #8C8CBA across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #8C8CBA |
| RGB | rgb(140, 140, 186) |
| HSL | hsl(240, 25%, 64%) |
| RGB Decimal | 140, 140, 186 |
| RGB Percent | 54.9%, 54.9%, 72.9% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 25%, 25%, 0%, 27% |
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