#8BA5A8 Hex Color
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This muted, dusty cyan leans heavily into gray, providing a sophisticated alternative to brighter blues. Because of its desaturated character, #8ba5a8 works well as a grounding neutral for modern tech or aerospace interfaces. It offers enough contrast for black text, ensuring readability in small copy. Pair this shade with crisp white or charcoal for a balanced, clean aesthetic.
Questions about #8ba5a8
What is #8ba5a8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8ba5a8 is rgb(139, 165, 168), in HSL hsl(186, 14%, 60%) and in CMYK 17%, 2%, 0%, 34%.
What colors pair best with #8ba5a8 in a UI design?
This dusty cyan works beautifully alongside charcoal for high-contrast, professional text, while crisp white or a soft off-white provides a clean, airy balance. Its desaturated nature makes it an ideal anchor for tech-focused interfaces needing a modern, calm look.
Is #8ba5a8 considered a warm or cool tone?
#8ba5a8 leans toward the cool side of the spectrum, though its heavy gray undertone prevents it from feeling overtly chilly or sharp. This unique balance gives it a grounded, industrial quality that feels stable rather than energetic or vibrant.
Is #8ba5a8 readable on white or black?
#8ba5a8 has a 2.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.04:1 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.