Information about #8397BF color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #8397BF is classified in the Register under the Azure Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Very Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(131, 151, 191) (51.4% red, 59.2% green, 74.9% blue), or CMYK 24 / 16 / 0 / 25 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#8397BF is a moderately toned sky-leaning azure that has a delicate, washed-out lightness. It is a natural fit for airy backdrops, whitespace-heavy designs and gentle gradients. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Zephyr (#809AC6). Slightly further away sit Delta Blue (#7C9ACD) and Bluegrey (#85A3B2).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(131, 151, 191)), which gives #8397BF its character. On this background, black text reaches a 7.1:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); white stays at 2.9:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #8397BF is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#8397BF color variations

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#8397BF color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #8397BF

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Zephyr color link
Zephyr

#809AC6

Delta Blue color link
Delta Blue

#7C9ACD

Bluegrey color link
Bluegrey

#85A3B2

Bluey Grey color link
Bluey Grey

#89A0B0

Greyblue color link
Greyblue

#77A1B5

Blake color link
Blake

#88A7C8

Rock Blue color link
Rock Blue

#93A2BA

Ashley Blue color link
Ashley Blue

#8699AB

Pewter Blue color link
Pewter Blue

#8BA8B7

#8397BF color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#8397BF
  • RGB131, 151, 191
  • CMYK24, 16, 0, 25
  • HSL220°, 32%, 63%
  • HSL Precise220°, 31.915%, 63.137%
  • HSV220°, 31%, 75%
  • HSB220°, 31%, 75%
  • HEX ID8397BF
  • DECIMAL ID8624063
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Azure
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • Percentage of Red in RGB51.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB59.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB74.9%
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