#868FA9
- Brightness
- 143.6
- HSL (°,%,%)
- 225°, 17%, 59%
- HSV V %
- 66%
- Lab
- 59.5, 2.5, -14.8
- CMYK (%)
- 21%, 15%, 0%, 34%
- PNG size
- 6.5 KB
- Tone / Feel
- mid, muted cool hue
Black text
6.52:1
AA (normal) · AAA (large) (large)
White text
3.22:1
Fail (normal) · AA (large) (large)
Recommended text: Black (6.52:1 — AA / AAA (large))
Color Profile: #868FA9
Common Name: RAL 280 60 15
RGB: 134, 143, 169
HSL: 211°, 15%, 58%
Contrast: White: 4.7, Black: 6.4 (AA Pass)
Mood Blurb:
The color #868FA9 offers a muted, calm tone. It sits comfortably between the grays and blues, giving it a serene, balanced feel. It is often used for professional and subtle designs, appealing to those seeking a cool, refined atmosphere. It's sophisticated but approachable, making it versatile across various industries, especially in modern corporate or interior design settings.
Named Matches:
- RAL 280 60 15: #868FA9 (RAL Classic)
- Castle Grey: #868C93 (British Standard)
- Smoke Grey: #7B93A3 (British Standard)
- Violet Night: #898D9B (Dulux Heritage)
- Pantone 5285 C: #8684A4 (Pantone Solid Coated)
Why Designers Use It:
- This color is highly regarded for its neutrality and sophistication. Designers often use it for corporate branding, interiors, and web design to convey professionalism and elegance without being overpowering.
- Its soft balance of blue and gray tones makes it an excellent choice for background shades or accent pieces in spaces requiring calm and focus.
- In the automotive and fashion industries, similar muted blues are frequently used for their modern, sleek aesthetic. Its subtlety ensures it complements a range of other colors.
- There's a growing trend in interior design, especially in contemporary office spaces and minimalistic homes, where this color brings a sense of tranquility without being too bold.
- While not directly tied to a specific natural element, the color could be inspired by the quiet tones of overcast skies or urban landscapes, often evoking thoughts of a rainy day or calm seas.