#8BA2AA Hex Color
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Muted and almost grey, #8ba2aa is a dusty sky blue that leans cool without feeling cold. Its low saturation works well as a supporting tone in tech and communication design, though it can wash out next to pure white. Black text sits comfortably on it at about 7.8:1 contrast. Pair it with terracotta or deep navy for balance.
Questions about #8ba2aa
What is #8ba2aa in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8ba2aa is rgb(139, 162, 170), in HSL hsl(195, 15%, 61%) and in CMYK 18%, 5%, 0%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #8ba2aa?
Terracotta, deep navy, and warm charcoal all make #8ba2aa feel richer than it does beside plain white. Its grey undertone flatters earthy warm tones, so try it as a muted backdrop for terracotta accents.
Is #8ba2aa readable on white or black?
#8ba2aa has a 2.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.84:1 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.