#8399B6
A light, muted blue closely aligning with Lightslategray.
About #8399B6
At its core, #8399B6 is a light and muted hue. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Lightslategray. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 131, 153, and 182.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 28% C, 16% M, 0% Y, and 29% K. With a hue angle of 214.1 degrees, it sits comfortably in the blue spectrum.
When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.