#8C939B Hex Color
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An ashy, dusty blue, #8c939b carries a muted tone that feels professional and restrained. This shade works best as a supporting color in security or finance interfaces, offering a grounded alternative to brighter palettes. Since it provides excellent contrast for black text, readability remains high. The hex code #8c939b looks sharpest when paired with crisp white or charcoal accents to prevent a muddy appearance.
Questions about #8c939b
What is #8c939b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c939b is rgb(140, 147, 155), in HSL hsl(212, 7%, 58%) and in CMYK 10%, 5%, 0%, 39%.
How should I pair #8c939b for the best visual impact?
Use #8c939b alongside high-contrast neutrals like charcoal or deep off-whites to maintain a sophisticated, clean aesthetic. Because it is a muted, desaturated blue, it risks looking muddy if paired with other earth tones that lack clear definition.
Is #8c939b a good choice for text-heavy interfaces?
This color works effectively as a secondary UI element, such as for sidebar backgrounds or status indicators, rather than primary text. While it offers decent contrast against white, you should rely on darker shades for body copy to ensure your interface remains accessible.
Is #8c939b readable on white or black?
#8c939b has a 3.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.76:1 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.