Information about #8297A6 color

#8297A6 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #8297A6 is classified in the Register under the Azure Color Family, with Low Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(130, 151, 166) (51% red, 59.2% green, 65.1% blue), or CMYK 14 / 6 / 0 / 35 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #8297A6 reads as a calm, restrained azure and sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Expect to see shades like this in balanced palettes where no single element should shout. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Bali Hai (#849CA9). Nearby in the Register you will also find Grayish Azure (#7D93A8) and Ashley Blue (#8699AB).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(130, 151, 166)), which gives #8297A6 its character. On this background, black text reaches a 6.9:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AA); white stays at 3.0:1. No one has named #8297A6 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#8297A6 color variations

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#8297A6 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 #8297A6

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

Bali Hai color link
Bali Hai

#849CA9

Ashley Blue color link
Ashley Blue

#8699AB

Weldon Blue color link
Weldon Blue

#7C98AB

Cool Grey color link
Cool Grey

#8C92AC

Destiny color link
Destiny

#889E9D

Tiebreaker color link
Tiebreaker

#8E97AB

Instinct color link
Instinct

#8C979D

Beyond color link
Beyond

#808AAC

Submarine color link
Submarine

#8C9C9C

Bluey Grey color link
Bluey Grey

#89A0B0

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#8297A6
  • RGB130, 151, 166
  • CMYK14, 6, 0, 35
  • CSSrgb(130, 151, 166)
  • HSL205°, 17%, 58%
  • HSL Precise205°, 16.822%, 58.039%
  • HSV205°, 22%, 65%
  • HSB205°, 22%, 65%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.510
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.592
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.651
  • GLSLvec3(0.510, 0.592, 0.651)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.510, 0.592, 0.651, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.510, 0.592, 0.651)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB51%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB59.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB65.1%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID8297A6
  • DECIMAL ID8558502
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01