#8AA6D4 Hex Color
Soft, Dusty Blue With Calm Depth
A muted, cool blue with gray undertones, #8aa6d4 has a soft, dusty look that suggests peace, trust, and reliability. It suits healthcare, finance, security, and spring-themed designs as a supporting background tone. Black text has about an 8.5:1 contrast ratio, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #8aa6d4.
Questions about #8aa6d4
What is #8aa6d4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8aa6d4 is rgb(138, 166, 212), in HSL hsl(217, 46%, 69%) and in CMYK 35%, 22%, 0%, 17%.
What colors pair well with #8aa6d4?
#8aa6d4 works well with white, navy, charcoal, and soft gray, while terracotta adds warmth and contrast without overpowering its dusty blue base. Use these combinations for calm interfaces, clean layouts, and balanced seasonal palettes.
Is #8aa6d4 readable on white or black?
#8aa6d4 has a 2.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.48:1 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.