#8994A5 Hex Color
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The hex code #8994a5 is a dusty, ashy blue with a cool gray cast and restrained saturation. Its steady, controlled mood suits security, finance, healthcare, and technology interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or charcoal, since it can feel washed out against white. Black text achieves about 6.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #8994a5
What is #8994a5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8994a5 is rgb(137, 148, 165), in HSL hsl(216, 13%, 59%) and in CMYK 17%, 10%, 0%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #8994a5?
#8994a5 pairs well with charcoal and muted burgundy, which add depth without overpowering its gray cast. Navy also creates a more formal, reliable palette for finance, government, and technology interfaces.
Is #8994a5 readable on white or black?
#8994a5 has a 3.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.84:1 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.