#8AB2B8 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated cyan features heavy gray undertones that soften its appearance. It functions well as a neutral UI background because black text maintains high legibility against its surface. For a balanced design, pair this shade with deep charcoal rather than light neutrals to avoid a washed out look. The hex code for this muted tone is #8ab2b8.
Questions about #8ab2b8
What is #8ab2b8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8ab2b8 is rgb(138, 178, 184), in HSL hsl(188, 24%, 63%) and in CMYK 25%, 3%, 0%, 28%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #8ab2b8 for design layouts?
This muted shade looks best paired with deep charcoal or soft off-white rather than pure neutrals to avoid a washed-out appearance. Using it alongside dark, cool-toned accents creates a balanced, professional look that keeps the design feeling grounded and sophisticated.
Is #8ab2b8 readable on white or black?
#8ab2b8 has a 2.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.14:1 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.