#8094A4 Hex Color
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This dusty, ashy blue carries a muted character that feels approachable yet professional. Because it lacks high saturation, #8094a4 functions best as a supporting tone in corporate palettes rather than a dominant base. Pair it with crisp charcoal or slate for a modern, reliable aesthetic. With a high contrast ratio against black text, it remains legible even in small body copy applications.
Questions about #8094a4
What is #8094a4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8094a4 is rgb(128, 148, 164), in HSL hsl(207, 17%, 57%) and in CMYK 22%, 10%, 0%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #8094a4?
#8094a4 works exceptionally well when contrasted against crisp charcoal or deep slate grays to emphasize its muted, ashy quality. Because it is desaturated, it also balances soft creams or warm off-whites, creating a clean, modern aesthetic that feels highly legible for corporate interfaces.
Is #8094a4 suitable for body text?
While #8094a4 maintains decent contrast against white, it is best reserved for accents, borders, or secondary UI elements rather than primary body copy. Relying on darker grays or black for main text ensures better long-term readability for accessibility standards across most device screens.
Is #8094a4 readable on white or black?
#8094a4 has a 3.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.68:1 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.