Information about #8A98B3 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #8A98B3 belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Very Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(138, 152, 179) (54.1% red, 59.6% green, 70.2% blue), or CMYK 16 / 11 / 0 / 30 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#8A98B3 presents itself as a gently muted azure — one that floats near the light end of the scale. It is a natural fit for clean interfaces where content needs room to breathe. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Bluey Grey (#89A0B0). Nearby in the Register you will also find Tiebreaker (#8E97AB) and Ashley Blue (#8699AB).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(138, 152, 179)), which gives #8A98B3 its character. If you plan to put text on a #8A98B3 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 7.2:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 2.9:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #8A98B3 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#8A98B3 color variations

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#8A98B3 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 #8A98B3

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

Bluey Grey color link
Bluey Grey

#89A0B0

Tiebreaker color link
Tiebreaker

#8E97AB

Ashley Blue color link
Ashley Blue

#8699AB

Cool Grey color link
Cool Grey

#8C92AC

Bluegrey color link
Bluegrey

#85A3B2

Bali Hai color link
Bali Hai

#849CA9

El Nino color link
El Nino

#92A0AC

Cadet Grey color link
Cadet Grey

#91A3B0

Smokescreen color link
Smokescreen

#93A2B7

Rock Blue color link
Rock Blue

#93A2BA

Manatee color link
Manatee

#979AAA

Weldon Blue color link
Weldon Blue

#7C98AB

#8A98B3 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#8A98B3
  • RGB138, 152, 179
  • CMYK16, 11, 0, 30
  • HSL220°, 21%, 62%
  • HSL Precise219.512°, 21.244%, 62.157%
  • HSV220°, 23%, 70%
  • HSB220°, 23%, 70%
  • HEX ID8A98B3
  • DECIMAL ID9083059
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Azure
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • Percentage of Red in RGB54.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB59.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB70.2%
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