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Antique Gray-Blue
Antique Gray-Blue
#8FA6CBClick to copy
Antique Gray-Blue Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(143, 166, 203)Copy
HSLhsl(217, 37%, 68%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(217, 30%, 80%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(30%, 18%, 0%, 20%)Copy
Antique Gray-Blue Color Schemes
Complementary
#8FA6CB
Click to copy#CBB48F
Click to copyAnalogous
#8FC4CB
Click to copy#968FCB
Click to copySplit Complementary
#CB968F
Click to copy#C4CB8F
Click to copyMonochromatic
#8FA6CB
Click to copy#D9DEE7
Click to copy#FFFFFF
Click to copy#4D70A7
Click to copy#2D4161
Click to copy#0D121B
Click to copyAntique Gray-Blue WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
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White background #FFFFFF
2.48 : 1
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Black background #000000
8.48 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
2.27 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
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Dark gray background #333333
5.10 : 1
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Antique Gray-Blue Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Muted / Morandi Mixed with gray and desaturated for a sophisticated muted tone
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Antique Gray-Blue Color Introduction
Definition
Antique Gray-Blue (HEX #8FA6CB) has the RGB value rgb(143, 166, 203), the HSL value hsl(217°, 37%, 68%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(30%, 18%, 0%, 20%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Antique Gray-Blue is #CBB48F, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #8FC4CB and #968FCB that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#CB968F, #C4CB8F) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Antique Gray-Blue uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Antique Gray-Blue has a contrast ratio of 2.48:1 against white and 8.48:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AAA, making it ideal for text and accent colors in dark mode.
Color Characteristics
Blue is the color of sky and ocean, evoking vastness, trust and reason. Steady and imposing, it is almost irreplaceable in technology, finance and corporate identity design. Specifically, Antique Gray-Blue has a lightness of 68% and a saturation of 37%, bright and airy, ideal as a light background or accent color that creates a soft, comfortable atmosphere; moreover, its saturation is fairly low and its gray tone is soft, carrying a quiet, Morandi-like character. In a word: The color of a rainy street in Kiki's Delivery Service — low-saturation and retro, creating a sense of quiet.
Color Psychology
Blue can evoke calm, focus and trust, with a marked stabilizing effect; psychologically it symbolizes reason, loyalty and depth. For this reason Antique Gray-Blue tends to leave a first impression of being cool and reliable in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Blue suits fintech, corporate websites, government systems and any scene that needs professional trust. In real projects, Antique Gray-Blue is also often used as a light background or supporting negative space; in “Blue”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Antique Gray-Blue Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.
