#8C9298 Hex Color
Dusty grey-blue with a restrained, professional air
This dusty, muted grey-blue balances professional reliability with a restrained aesthetic. The hex code #8c9298 offers enough contrast for readable black body text, making it a functional choice for UI interfaces in security or financial sectors. Because of its desaturated character, it avoids the coldness of pure blue and works well as a supporting background tone rather than a bold accent.
Questions about #8c9298
What is #8c9298 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c9298 is rgb(140, 146, 152), in HSL hsl(210, 6%, 57%) and in CMYK 8%, 4%, 0%, 40%.
Where should I use #8c9298 in my interface design?
#8c9298 excels as a secondary background color or a soft border accent in professional dashboards and financial applications. Because it maintains high readability against standard white backgrounds, it effectively supports dark text without the starkness of a neutral grey.
Is #8c9298 considered a warm or cool color?
This color sits on the cooler side of the spectrum due to its subtle blue undertones, yet it remains desaturated enough to feel neutral. It avoids the icy sharpness of pure blues, offering a grounded, calming alternative for modern, clean-aesthetic projects.
Is #8c9298 readable on white or black?
#8c9298 has a 3.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.68:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.