#809195 Hex Color

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#809195 is a muted cyan-gray with dusty blue undertones and a matte, ashy finish. Its restrained saturation suits understated technology, aerospace, and communication designs without feeling stark. Use it as a supporting tone beside warm white or dark navy. Black text reaches about a 6.4:1 contrast ratio. The hex code for this color is #809195.

Questions about #809195

What is #809195 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #809195 is rgb(128, 145, 149), in HSL hsl(191, 9%, 54%) and in CMYK 14%, 3%, 0%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #809195?
#809195 pairs well with warm white, navy, charcoal, and muted terracotta, creating contrast while preserving its dusty cyan-gray character; warm neutrals soften it, while deep navy gives the palette a more technical, structured feel.
Does #809195 read warm or cool, and where does it work best?
#809195 reads as a cool, muted cyan-gray, with dusty blue undertones that suit restrained interfaces, aerospace visuals, communication layouts, and supporting surfaces beside warm white or dark navy without feeling stark.
Is #809195 readable on white or black?
#809195 has a 3.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.40:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.