#8C93AD Hex Color
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Cool Grey is a dusty, desaturated indigo with strong violet undertones. Because it sits in a middle-ground value range, the hex code #8c93ad works best as a supporting neutral rather than a dominant background. Pair it with soft cream or warm terracottas to balance its inherent coolness. This shade offers excellent readability for body text, maintaining clear contrast against dark surfaces.
Questions about Cool Grey
What is the hex code for Cool Grey?
Cool Grey is #8c93ad. In RGB that is rgb(140, 147, 173), in HSL hsl(227, 17%, 61%) and in CMYK 19%, 15%, 0%, 32%.
What colors pair best with #8c93ad?
Because #8c93ad acts as a sophisticated neutral, it pairs beautifully with warm terracotta to offset its cool violet leanings or soft cream for a balanced, airy aesthetic. These combinations allow the indigo undertones to provide depth without feeling overwhelming in your layout.
Is Cool Grey readable on white or black?
Cool Grey has a 3.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.89:1 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.