#8C94AC Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #8c94ac is a very unsaturated blue with a soft indigo, slate-like undertone. Its medium-light value suggests trust, order, and calm control without feeling stark. The hex code works well as a supporting tone in finance, healthcare, technology, and meditation branding, though it can look washed out beside white. Black text reaches about 6.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #8c94ac
What is #8c94ac in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c94ac is rgb(140, 148, 172), in HSL hsl(225, 16%, 61%) and in CMYK 19%, 14%, 0%, 33%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #8c94ac?
#8c94ac pairs well with charcoal text, warm white, muted burgundy, and brushed brass accents. Charcoal strengthens its structure, while burgundy or brass adds warmth without overpowering the shade’s dusty blue and indigo undertones.
Is #8c94ac readable on white or black?
#8c94ac has a 3.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.94:1 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.