#809FA8 Hex Color
A muted dusty blue with cyan undertones
An ashy, dusty blue with strong cyan undertones, #809fa8 provides a muted alternative to standard sky tones. It works best as a supporting color, grounding bright palettes without feeling heavy. Because it offers strong contrast, you can use black text over this hex code for readable, accessible body copy. It pairs well with charcoal greys or crisp whites in professional UI design.
Questions about #809fa8
What is #809fa8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #809fa8 is rgb(128, 159, 168), in HSL hsl(193, 19%, 58%) and in CMYK 24%, 5%, 0%, 34%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #809fa8 in a design scheme?
You can anchor this color by pairing it with charcoal or deep navy for a professional, grounded look. If you want a brighter, more contemporary contrast, combine #809fa8 with crisp white or soft cream to let the cyan undertones pop.
Is #809fa8 readable on white or black?
#809fa8 has a 2.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.44:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.