#8A99CC
A light, moderate blue closely aligning with Steelblue.
About #8A99CC
Visually, #8A99CC is defined as a moderate blue. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Steelblue. Its digital footprint relies on 138 parts red, 153 parts green, and 204 parts blue light.
When sending designs containing this color to a printer, the CMYK values come into play. This specific hue requires a mix of 32% C, 25% M, 0% Y, and 20% K. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. The calculated luminance score dictates that #000000 typography is the safest choice. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#8A99CC
RGB138, 153, 204
HSL226.4°, 39.3%, 67.1%
CMYK32%, 25%, 0%, 20%
HSV226.4°, 32.4%, 80.0%
LAB63.8, 6.7, -27.9
XYZ32.8, 32.5, 61.7
Decimal9083340
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
2.80:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
7.51:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.67:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
6.38:1
Text on #0F172A
AA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #8A99CC;
}
.text-color {
color: #8A99CC;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #8A99CC;
}