COLOR
#8A8CA4
≈ Dusty Chimney
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On white
Aa
3.30:1
AA · large text
On black
Aa
5.31:1
Passes AA
Best text on this color
Aa#1C1916(5.31:1)
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Normal vision#8A8CA4
Protanopia#868EA5
Deuteranopia#858DA3
Tritanopia#849094
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Colors that go with Dusty Chimney
Dusty Chimney sits in the blue family. Pair it with warm accents — amber, coral or gold — to stop it feeling cold, or lean into its harmonies below for a ready-made scheme.
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Colour nameDusty Chimney#888899ΔE 3.0CSS nameLightslategray#778899ΔE 8.9Web-safe#9999CC#9999CCΔE 9.2
Pantone & RAL matches are coming soon — those libraries aren't openly licensed for redistribution.
Dusty Chimney — meaning & where to use it
Dusty Chimney is a bright blue — it reads as trustworthy, stable and professional. It's a natural fit for corporate, tech and financial brands, and dependable UI chrome. To keep it balanced, pair it with warm accents — amber, coral or gold — to stop it feeling cold.
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