#8A9497 Hex Color
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#8a9497 is a muted cyan with ashy gray undertones and a dusty, mid-light appearance. Its restrained saturation suggests trust, wisdom, and refreshing clarity without feeling bright. Use it as a supporting tone in technology, aerospace, or productivity interfaces. Black text reads clearly at about 6.8:1 contrast, supporting WCAG AA body text. The hex code #8a9497 also suits communication and children’s product designs.
Questions about #8a9497
What is #8a9497 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a9497 is rgb(138, 148, 151), in HSL hsl(194, 6%, 57%) and in CMYK 9%, 2%, 0%, 41%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Is #8a9497 warm or cool?
#8a9497 reads as a cool, muted cyan because its blue-green hue is softened by gray, giving it a restrained, airy character rather than the warmth associated with beige, yellow, or red-based neutrals.
What colors pair well with #8a9497?
#8a9497 pairs well with white, black, deep navy, and warm off-whites, which sharpen its cool clarity or add gentle contrast while preserving its dusty, low-saturation appearance in interfaces, branding, and editorial layouts. Muted terracotta can add a warmer accent.
Where does #8a9497 work well?
#8a9497 works best as a supporting color for technology, aerospace, productivity, communication, and children’s product designs, where its muted cyan tone adds clarity without the visual intensity of a brighter cyan.
Is #8a9497 readable on white or black?
#8a9497 has a 3.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.76:1 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.