Light Muted Blue is a medium-light, moderately saturated shade in the blue color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #8686CB, which equals rgb(134, 134, 203) in RGB and hsl(240, 40%, 66%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C34 M34 Y0 K20, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#8686CB - RGB
134, 134, 203 - HSL
240°, 40%, 66% - CMYK
34, 34, 0, 20 - Family
Blue - Tone
Medium-light, moderately saturated
About Light Muted Blue
Blue shades feel trustworthy, calm and professional. This family includes cyans, teals, skies and navies, and it is the most common choice for technology, finance and healthcare brands. Designers often reach for it as an accent, a button color or a background tint. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 6.29:1. Its complementary color is #CBCB86.
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Light Muted Blue color codes
| HEX | #8686CB |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(134, 134, 203) |
| HSL | hsl(240, 40%, 66%) |
| HSV | 240°, 34%, 80% |
| CMYK | 34%, 34%, 0%, 20% |
| Decimal | 8816331 |
Shades and tints of Light Muted Blue
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#EBEBF6 - 100
#D7D7EE - 200
#C3C3E5 - 300
#AEAEDC - 400
#9A9AD4 - 500
#8686CB - 600
#7070A9 - 700
#595987 - 800
#434366 - 900
#2D2D44 - 950
#161622
Color harmonies for Light Muted Blue
- Complementary
#CBCB86≈ Light Muted Citron - Analogous −30°
#86A8CB≈ Light Muted Azure - Analogous +30°
#A886CB≈ Light Muted Periwinkle - Triadic +120°
#CB8686≈ Light Muted Cardinal - Triadic +240°
#86CB86≈ Light Muted Kelly - Split 150°
#CBA886≈ Light Muted Persimmon - Split 210°
#A8CB86≈ Light Muted Fern
Contrast and accessibility of Light Muted Blue
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Light Muted Blue | Aa | 3.34:1 | AA Large only |
| Black text on Light Muted Blue | Aa | 6.29:1 | AA (good) |
CSS code for Light Muted Blue
background-color: #8686CB;color: #8686CB;background-color: rgb(134, 134, 203);background-color: hsl(240, 40%, 66%);:root { --color-light-muted-blue: #8686CB; }class="bg-[#8686CB]"Colors similar to Light Muted Blue
- Light Muted Ultramarine
#8D86CB - Light Muted Royal
#868DCB - Light Muted Indigo
#9386CB - Light Muted Cobalt
#8693CB - Light Muted Iris
#9A86CB - Light Soft Cobalt
#7489DC - Light Muted Sapphire
#869ACB - Light Soft Royal
#747FDC - Light Muted Periwinkle
#A186CB - Light Soft Indigo
#8974DC - Light Soft Ultramarine
#7F74DC - Light Soft Sapphire
#7493DC
More blue shades
- Very Dark Muted Blue
#1C1C40 - Dark Muted Blue
#28285D - Deep Muted Blue
#343479 - Medium Dark Muted Blue
#404096 - Muted Blue
#4D4DB2 - Medium Light Muted Blue
#6969BF - Pale Muted Blue
#A2A2D7 - Very Pale Muted Blue
#BFBFE3 - Palest Muted Blue
#DBDBF0 - Very Dark Dusty Blue
#252537 - Dark Dusty Blue
#353550
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Light Muted Blue?
The HEX code for Light Muted Blue is #8686CB.
What is the RGB value of Light Muted Blue?
Light Muted Blue has an RGB value of 134, 134, 203 (rgb(134, 134, 203)). In HSL it is 240°, 40%, 66%.
What text color should I use on Light Muted Blue?
Use black text on Light Muted Blue. White text has a contrast ratio of 3.34:1 and black text has 6.29:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Light Muted Blue?
The complementary color of Light Muted Blue is #CBCB86. Analogous colors #86A8CB and #A886CB also pair well.