#8B96A5 Hex Color
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#8b96a5 is a muted, dusty blue with distinct grey undertones. This professional shade offers a stable, secure feel for finance or technology interfaces. It works best as a supporting background rather than a bold accent. Pair it with dark charcoal for a sophisticated contrast. The hex code for this color is #8b96a5, and it maintains excellent readability with standard black text.
Questions about #8b96a5
What is #8b96a5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8b96a5 is rgb(139, 150, 165), in HSL hsl(215, 13%, 60%) and in CMYK 16%, 9%, 0%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #8b96a5?
Deep neutrals like charcoal provide the strongest contrast against #8b96a5, creating a balanced and readable professional palette. For a softer look, try pairing this blue with a cool off-white or a light slate to maintain its understated, calm aesthetic.
Does #8b96a5 work well for UI design?
Yes, #8b96a5 is excellent for UI design because its muted, grey-blue character feels stable and trustworthy. It functions best as a background color or a subtle element where you need to convey reliability without overwhelming the user with high-intensity saturation.
Is #8b96a5 readable on white or black?
#8b96a5 has a 2.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.00:1 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.