#8A9CB3 Hex Color
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#8a9cb3 is a dusty, ashy blue with low saturation and a soft gray undertone. Its controlled, steady character suits finance, healthcare, technology, and government branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal, navy, or muted copper; large areas can feel washed out against white. The hex code #8a9cb3 gives black text about 7.5:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #8a9cb3
What is #8a9cb3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a9cb3 is rgb(138, 156, 179), in HSL hsl(214, 21%, 62%) and in CMYK 23%, 13%, 0%, 30%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #8a9cb3?
#8a9cb3 pairs well with charcoal, navy, and muted copper, using dark neutrals for structure and warmer accents to add contrast without overpowering its calm blue-gray base in interfaces, presentations, and restrained brand palettes.
Does #8a9cb3 feel warm or cool?
#8a9cb3 reads as a cool, subdued blue because its blue channel is stronger than its red channel and its gray undertone reduces saturation, creating a steady mood rather than an energetic or warm one.
Is #8a9cb3 readable on white or black?
#8a9cb3 has a 2.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.48:1 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.