#8A93A4 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #8a93a4 is a dusty blue with a strong gray cast and restrained saturation. Its steady character suggests trust, responsibility, and security, making it useful for finance, healthcare, technology, and government branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or warm white, with black text for strong readability. The hex code is #8a93a4.
Questions about #8a93a4
What is #8a93a4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a93a4 is rgb(138, 147, 164), in HSL hsl(219, 13%, 59%) and in CMYK 16%, 10%, 0%, 36%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #8a93a4?
Does #8a93a4 read as a warm or cool color?
#8a93a4 reads as cool because its blue component is stronger than its red component, while its gray cast and low saturation keep the effect soft rather than icy.
Where can I use #8a93a4 effectively?
#8a93a4 works well as a supporting color in finance, healthcare, technology, and government interfaces, where its muted blue-gray appearance communicates stability without the intensity of a highly saturated blue accent.
Is #8a93a4 readable on white or black?
#8a93a4 has a 3.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.79:1 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.