#8b9ab9 - Periwinkle Blossom color

This is a soft, cool steel-blue with a gentle gray undertone, leaning toward a muted periwinkle. Its medium-light value and moderate saturation give it a calm, sophisticated feel—neither too bright nor overly dull. It evokes coastal skies, modern minimalism, and quiet professionalism, making it ideal for user interfaces, branding, and interior walls. Pair it with crisp white for contrast, warm beige or tan for balance, deep navy for depth, or a pale blush for a subtle, contemporary accent.

color #8b9ab9

#8b9ab9 color RGB value is 139, 154, 185, and the CMYK value is 0.249, 0.168, 0.00, 0.275. Alternative names for that color are: periwinkle blossom, gray, lightslategray, polo blue, wild blue yonder, violet.

Color Conversion

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CSS
RGB(0-255)
139, 154, 185
rgb(139, 154, 185)
CMYK
0.249, 0.168, 0.00, 0.275
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sRGB
0.545, 0.604, 0.725
rgb(54.5% 60.4% 72.5%)
Adobe® 98 RGB compatible
0.558, 0.598, 0.715
color(a98-rgb 0.558 0.598 0.715)
HCT
263, 22.8, 63.4
color(--hct 263 15.7% 63.4%)
HSL
220, 24.7, 63.5
hsl(220 24.7% 63.5%)
HSV
220, 24.9, 72.5
color(--hsv 220 24.9% 72.5%)
HWB
220, 54.5, 27.5
hwb(220 54.5% 27.5%)
Lab
63.2, -0.252, -18.1
lab(63.2 -0.252 -18.1)
P3
0.556, 0.602, 0.715
color(display-p3 0.556 0.602 0.715)
XYZ D50
0.306, 0.319, 0.381
color(xyz-d50 0.306 0.319 0.381)

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Color Harmonies

HEX:#8b9ab9
RGB:139 154 185
HSL:220.43deg 24.73% 63.53%
HEX:#b9aa8b
RGB:185 170 139
HSL:40.43deg 24.73% 63.53%

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