#8C949C Hex Color
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A dusty, slate-like blue, #8c949c carries a grounded, professional weight that avoids feeling overly saturated. Because it sits between cool blue and neutral grey, it works effectively as a stable background color for finance or security interfaces. Black text reads clearly against this shade, meeting accessibility standards for body content. Pair it with crisp white or deep charcoal to prevent the palette from looking washed out.
Questions about #8c949c
What is #8c949c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c949c is rgb(140, 148, 156), in HSL hsl(210, 7%, 58%) and in CMYK 10%, 5%, 0%, 39%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Does #8c949c work well for interface backgrounds?
Yes, #8c949c serves as an excellent professional background because its neutral, slate-like tone reduces eye strain. It provides enough weight to ground a UI without overwhelming the foreground elements, making it ideal for finance or security-focused software interfaces.
What colors pair well with #8c949c?
Pair #8c949c with charcoal for high-contrast text readability or crisp white to maintain a clean, modern aesthetic. For a more sophisticated palette, soft terracottas or muted mustards can introduce warmth without clashing with this cool, professional shade.
Is #8c949c readable on white or black?
#8c949c has a 3.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.83:1 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.