#8A9CB4 Hex Color
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Dusty blue-gray with a soft ashy cast. #8a9cb4 carries the dependable feel of steel and denim, which suits finance, healthcare, and government work. It reads best as a supporting tone or background, since it can look muddy at large sizes and washed out beside white. Pair it with terracotta for warmth or deep navy for weight. The hex code #8a9cb4 also clears contrast rules behind black body text.
Questions about #8a9cb4
What is #8a9cb4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a9cb4 is rgb(138, 156, 180), in HSL hsl(214, 22%, 62%) and in CMYK 23%, 13%, 0%, 29%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #8a9cb4?
#8a9cb4 flatters warm counterpoints like terracotta, dusty rose, and warm cream, which lift its grayed-out cast. It deepens nicely next to charcoal or navy in a 60/30/10 layout.
Is #8a9cb4 readable on white or black?
#8a9cb4 has a 2.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.49:1 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.