#8790A5 Hex Color
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#8790a5 is a muted, dusty blue with ashy gray undertones and moderate lightness. Its restrained saturation suggests reliability and control, making it useful for finance, healthcare, government, and technology branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or warm white; black text has about 6.6:1 contrast. The hex code is #8790a5.
Questions about #8790a5
What is #8790a5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8790a5 is rgb(135, 144, 165), in HSL hsl(222, 14%, 59%) and in CMYK 18%, 13%, 0%, 35%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Does #8790a5 read as warm or cool?
#8790a5 reads as a cool, muted blue-gray because its blue component is stronger than its red component while its restrained saturation softens the hue, creating a calm, professional impression rather than a vivid or energetic one.
What colors pair well with #8790a5?
#8790a5 works especially well beside charcoal, warm white, or muted terracotta, with dark neutrals grounding the blue-gray and warmer accents preventing it from feeling too cold in interfaces, packaging, and editorial layouts.
Is #8790a5 readable on white or black?
#8790a5 has a 3.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.56:1 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.