#8B9495 Hex Color
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This muted cyan blue carries gray undertones that keep it steady and low-key. The hex code #8b9495 works well as a supporting tone behind brighter accents, and it flatters warm corals and terracotta shades that pick up contrast from its cool base.
Questions about #8b9495
What is #8b9495 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8b9495 is rgb(139, 148, 149), in HSL hsl(186, 5%, 56%) and in CMYK 7%, 1%, 0%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #8b9495?
Warm accents like terracotta, coral, and soft mustard create strong contrast against this cool gray-blue. For quieter pairings, try off-white or muted sage, which keep the palette soft.
Is #8b9495 a warm or cool color?
It reads cool, since the cyan base leans toward blue-green. The gray undertones soften that chill, so it feels reserved rather than icy next to most colors.
Is #8b9495 readable on white or black?
#8b9495 has a 3.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.76:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.