#8B9FA8 Hex Color
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#8b9fa8 is a muted cyan-blue with a dusty gray cast and medium-light value. Its low saturation gives it an ashy, settled feel, while the cool undertone suggests trust, clarity, and refreshing freedom. Use it as a supporting tone in technology, aerospace, or productivity interfaces, where black text remains highly readable at about a 7.6:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #8b9fa8.
Questions about #8b9fa8
What is #8b9fa8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8b9fa8 is rgb(139, 159, 168), in HSL hsl(199, 14%, 60%) and in CMYK 17%, 5%, 0%, 34%.
What colors pair well with #8b9fa8 in a design palette?
#8b9fa8 pairs well with charcoal, warm white, muted navy, and restrained terracotta accents. Charcoal strengthens its gray structure, while terracotta adds needed warmth without overpowering the shade’s dusty cyan character.
Is #8b9fa8 readable on white or black?
#8b9fa8 has a 2.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.62:1 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.