#8BA1AE Hex Color
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This muted, ashy blue carries a heavy dose of grey, creating a grounded and professional aesthetic. Because of its desaturated tone, #8ba1ae works best as a stabilizing base color for corporate interfaces or financial dashboards. It maintains high legibility with black text, making it a reliable choice for long-form content. Pair this hex code with warmer charcoal tones to avoid a washed-out appearance on screen.
Questions about #8ba1ae
What is #8ba1ae in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8ba1ae is rgb(139, 161, 174), in HSL hsl(202, 18%, 61%) and in CMYK 20%, 7%, 0%, 32%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #8ba1ae?
Is #8ba1ae a good choice for text-heavy interfaces?
Yes, #8ba1ae maintains excellent legibility against black text, making it a reliable choice for long-form content or data-heavy dashboards. Its desaturated nature reduces eye strain compared to brighter blues, allowing it to function as a calm, professional base for text.
Is #8ba1ae readable on white or black?
#8ba1ae has a 2.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.80:1 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.