#8A92C5
A light, moderate blue closely aligning with Steelblue.
About #8A92C5
The hex code #8A92C5 represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Steelblue. Its digital footprint relies on 138 parts red, 146 parts green, and 197 parts blue light.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 30% Cyan, 26% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 23% Black. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Because it is a light color, it is generally recommended to use #000000 text. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#8A92C5
RGB138, 146, 197
HSL231.9°, 33.7%, 65.7%
CMYK30%, 26%, 0%, 23%
HSV231.9°, 29.9%, 77.3%
LAB61.6, 8.9, -27.3
XYZ30.8, 30.0, 57.0
Decimal9081541
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
3.00:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
7.00:1
Text on #000000
AA
2.87:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
5.95:1
Text on #0F172A
AA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #8A92C5;
}
.text-color {
color: #8A92C5;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #8A92C5;
}