#8A9096 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #8a9096 is a dusty blue with strong gray undertones and restrained saturation. Its medium lightness gives interfaces a controlled, dependable feel, making it useful for finance, security, healthcare, and government branding. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or off-white; black text reads clearly on it. The hex code is #8a9096.
Questions about #8a9096
What is #8a9096 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a9096 is rgb(138, 144, 150), in HSL hsl(210, 5%, 56%) and in CMYK 8%, 4%, 0%, 41%.
What colors pair well with #8a9096?
Does #8a9096 look warm or cool?
The #8a9096 hex color reads as a cool, neutral-leaning blue-gray because its blue channel is higher than its red channel, while its low saturation keeps the temperature restrained rather than icy or vivid.
Is #8a9096 readable on white or black?
#8a9096 has a 3.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.51:1 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.