#8AA2A2 Hex Color
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#8aa2a2 is a muted cyan with dusty gray undertones and medium-light value. Its low saturation gives designs a thoughtful, refreshing feel linked with trust and clarity. The hex code #8aa2a2 works well as a supporting tone in technology, communication, or productivity interfaces, especially beside charcoal text. Black text achieves about 7.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #8aa2a2
What is #8aa2a2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8aa2a2 is rgb(138, 162, 162), in HSL hsl(180, 11%, 59%) and in CMYK 15%, 0%, 0%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #8aa2a2?
#8aa2a2 pairs well with charcoal, deep navy, muted burgundy, and warm off-white. Charcoal gives it crisp definition, while burgundy adds controlled warmth without overpowering its dusty cyan character. Use darker colors for type, borders, or compact interface controls.
Is #8aa2a2 readable on white or black?
#8aa2a2 has a 2.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.77:1 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.