#8A909A Hex Color
A dusty blue with steady restraint
#8a909a is an ashy, dusty blue with low saturation and a soft gray cast. Its restrained tone suggests trust, control, and reliability, making it useful for finance, security, healthcare, and technology interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or charcoal where black text stays readable. The hex code #8a909a supports black text at about 6.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #8a909a
What is #8a909a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a909a is rgb(138, 144, 154), in HSL hsl(217, 7%, 57%) and in CMYK 10%, 6%, 0%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #8a909a?
#8a909a pairs well with charcoal, navy, muted burgundy, and warm off-white because its gray cast leaves room for dark structure, gentle warmth, and stronger accents without making the overall palette feel loud. Use darker pairings for text and burgundy sparingly for emphasis.
Is #8a909a readable on white or black?
#8a909a has a 3.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.53:1 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.