#8A9BB8 Hex Color
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An ashy, dusty blue with low saturation, #8a9bb8 has a steady, dependable feel. Its gray undertones suit finance, healthcare, technology, and government interfaces where trust and control matter. Use this hex code as a supporting tone beside navy, charcoal, or warm white. Black text achieves about 7.5:1 contrast, making it suitable for readable body copy.
Questions about #8a9bb8
What is #8a9bb8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a9bb8 is rgb(138, 155, 184), in HSL hsl(218, 24%, 63%) and in CMYK 25%, 16%, 0%, 28%.
Which colors pair well with #8a9bb8?
Is #8a9bb8 readable on white or black?
#8a9bb8 has a 2.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.46:1 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.