#8BA2B2 Hex Color
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With its muted, ashy finish and gray undertones, #8ba2b2 is a soft blue that feels controlled and dependable. It suits security, finance, healthcare, and government interfaces where trust matters. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or charcoal, since white can make it look washed out. Black text reaches about 7.9:1 contrast on this color. The hex code is #8ba2b2.
Questions about #8ba2b2
What is #8ba2b2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8ba2b2 is rgb(139, 162, 178), in HSL hsl(205, 20%, 62%) and in CMYK 22%, 9%, 0%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #8ba2b2?
Does #8ba2b2 read as warm or cool?
#8ba2b2 reads as a cool, muted blue because its blue channel is strongest and its gray undertones reduce saturation; it creates a controlled, dependable mood suited to security, finance, healthcare, and government interfaces.
Is #8ba2b2 readable on white or black?
#8ba2b2 has a 2.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.90:1 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.