#8A9BB0 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted blue carries a cool, grayish cast that feels grounded rather than bright. Because of its low saturation, #8a9bb0 works best as a supporting background color rather than a primary accent. Pair it with soft cream or warm charcoal to avoid a washed-out look. The hex code is #8a9bb0, and it provides enough contrast for readable small text against white backgrounds.
Questions about #8a9bb0
What is #8a9bb0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a9bb0 is rgb(138, 155, 176), in HSL hsl(213, 19%, 62%) and in CMYK 22%, 12%, 0%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #8a9bb0?
To balance the cool, grayish nature of #8a9bb0, pair it with cream or warm charcoal. These neutral tones prevent the blue from looking washed out, creating a professional, grounded interface that feels both calm and highly readable.
Is #8a9bb0 readable on white or black?
#8a9bb0 has a 2.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.39:1 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.