#8999A4 Hex Color
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#8999a4 is an ashy, dusty blue with a strong gray cast and restrained saturation. Its medium-light value feels controlled, dependable, and calm, making it useful for security, finance, healthcare, technology, and government interfaces. The hex code #8999a4 works well as a supporting tone, though it can look washed out beside white. Black text has about 7.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #8999a4
What is #8999a4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8999a4 is rgb(137, 153, 164), in HSL hsl(204, 13%, 59%) and in CMYK 16%, 7%, 0%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #8999a4?
Pair #8999a4 with charcoal text and terracotta accents to offset its gray cast; the warm accent adds focus without making the palette feel bright or playful. Use this blue-gray as a supporting color rather than the strongest accent.
Is #8999a4 suitable for body text backgrounds?
Yes, #8999a4 supports black body text at about a 7.2:1 contrast ratio, exceeding the WCAG AA threshold of 4.5:1 for normal text. It provides a dependable light-to-medium background, while white text has much less contrast.
Is #8999a4 readable on white or black?
#8999a4 has a 2.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.15:1 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.