#8A8AB6
A light, muted blue closely aligning with Lightslategray.
About #8A8AB6
The precise color #8A8AB6 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Its closest recognized web color is Lightslategray. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(138, 138, 182).
Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. This specific hue requires a mix of 24% C, 24% M, 0% Y, and 29% K. The HSL representation is 240.0° hue, 23.2% saturation, and 62.7% lightness.
When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. The calculated luminance score dictates that #000000 typography is the safest choice. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#8A8AB6
RGB138, 138, 182
HSL240.0°, 23.2%, 62.7%
CMYK24%, 24%, 0%, 29%
HSV240.0°, 24.2%, 71.4%
LAB58.9, 9.7, -23.0
XYZ28.0, 27.0, 48.0
Decimal9079478
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
3.29:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
6.39:1
Text on #000000
AA
3.14:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
5.43:1
Text on #0F172A
AA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #8A8AB6;
}
.text-color {
color: #8A8AB6;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #8A8AB6;
}