#8A98AD Hex Color
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This dusty blue features a heavy gray desaturation that keeps it grounded and professional. Because it is highly muted, #8a98ad functions best as a supporting background or a secondary accent rather than a dominant color. Pair it with crisp white or deep slate for a clean, reliable aesthetic. Black text works perfectly over this hex code, ensuring readability for UI and document design.
Questions about #8a98ad
What is #8a98ad in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a98ad is rgb(138, 152, 173), in HSL hsl(216, 18%, 61%) and in CMYK 20%, 12%, 0%, 32%.
Where should I use #8a98ad in a design project?
#8a98ad functions effectively as a grounding background or a secondary accent color that avoids visual fatigue. Because of its heavy gray desaturation, it pairs well with crisp white for clean, professional interfaces or deep slate for a more structured, moody aesthetic.
Is #8a98ad suitable for UI text?
This color is generally too light to use for body text, but it works well as a muted background for high-contrast black or dark gray text. If you must use it for buttons, ensure the text on top is dark enough to meet accessibility standards.
Is #8a98ad readable on white or black?
#8a98ad has a 2.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.17:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.