#8AA0B8 Hex Color
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#8aa0b8 is a muted, dusty blue with gray undertones and a medium-light value. Its restrained saturation gives interfaces a dependable, controlled feel for finance, healthcare, security, and government branding. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or deep navy. Black text remains highly readable, making this blue practical for accessible UI backgrounds. The hex code is #8aa0b8.
Questions about #8aa0b8
What is #8aa0b8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8aa0b8 is rgb(138, 160, 184), in HSL hsl(211, 24%, 63%) and in CMYK 25%, 13%, 0%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #8aa0b8 in a palette?
Does #8aa0b8 read as warm or cool, and what mood does it create?
#8aa0b8 reads as a cool, muted blue because its gray undertones temper its saturation; it creates a calm, dependable mood that suits restrained visual systems more than energetic or playful ones.
Is #8aa0b8 readable on white or black?
#8aa0b8 has a 2.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.80:1 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.