#8A929A Hex Color
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Muted and dusty, #8a929a is a medium-light blue with gray undertones and low saturation. Its restrained character conveys trust and reliability, making it useful for security, finance, healthcare, and government interfaces. The hex code works best as a supporting tone beside navy or warm white. Black text reaches about 6.7:1 contrast, though the color can look washed out next to white.
Questions about #8a929a
What is #8a929a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a929a is rgb(138, 146, 154), in HSL hsl(210, 7%, 57%) and in CMYK 10%, 5%, 0%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #8a929a?
Does #8a929a read as warm or cool?
#8a929a reads as a cool, muted blue-gray because its blue cast and low saturation outweigh any warmth, while the gray undertone keeps it restrained rather than icy for calm interfaces and understated supporting surfaces.
Is #8a929a readable on white or black?
#8a929a has a 3.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.65:1 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.