#8AA1A4 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #8aa1a4 blends dusty cyan with a soft gray cast for a composed, airy look. Its low saturation supports trust, wisdom, and clear communication without feeling cold. Use it as a supporting tone in technology, aerospace, or productivity interfaces. Charcoal text provides strong readability at about 7.7:1 contrast. The hex code for this shade is #8aa1a4.
Questions about #8aa1a4
What is #8aa1a4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8aa1a4 is rgb(138, 161, 164), in HSL hsl(187, 13%, 59%) and in CMYK 16%, 2%, 0%, 36%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #8aa1a4?
#8aa1a4 pairs well with charcoal text, warm white backgrounds, navy details, and muted terracotta accents, creating balanced palettes that preserve its airy blue-gray character while adding either crisp definition or a restrained touch of warmth.
Does #8aa1a4 look warm or cool?
#8aa1a4 reads as a cool blue-gray because its dusty cyan base carries a soft gray cast instead of yellow or red warmth, though its low saturation keeps the effect gentle rather than icy. It works well for calm, composed designs.
Is #8aa1a4 readable on white or black?
#8aa1a4 has a 2.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.71:1 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.