#8C8EA3
Muted Blue
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About #8C8EA3 Muted Blue
#8C8EA3 is a muted blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 140 red, 142 green, and 163 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 235°, saturation of 11%, and lightness of 59%.
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 & Gradients
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Beautiful Gradients
Color Properties
235°
Hue
11%
Saturation
59%
Lightness
Muted Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #8C8EA3 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #8C8EA3 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#8C8EA3 on White
Contrast Ratio3.22:1
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Aa#8C8EA3 on Black
Contrast Ratio6.51:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #8C8EA3 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #8C8EA3 |
| RGB | rgb(140, 142, 163) |
| HSL | hsl(235, 11%, 59%) |
| RGB Decimal | 140, 142, 163 |
| RGB Percent | 54.9%, 55.7%, 63.9% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 14%, 13%, 0%, 36% |
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