#8C99AA Hex Color
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#8c99aa is a muted, ashy blue with a dusty gray cast and medium-light value. Its restrained tone suggests trust and reliability, making it useful for finance, healthcare, government, and technology branding. Use it as a supporting color beside charcoal or deep navy. Black text remains highly legible, with about 7.3:1 contrast. The hex code is #8c99aa.
Questions about #8c99aa
What is #8c99aa in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c99aa is rgb(140, 153, 170), in HSL hsl(214, 15%, 61%) and in CMYK 18%, 10%, 0%, 33%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #8c99aa?
#8c99aa pairs well with charcoal, deep navy, white, and muted blue-gray accents because its dusty blue cast stays restrained beside darker neutrals, adding depth without overpowering interfaces, branding, or editorial layouts.
Is #8c99aa readable on white or black?
#8c99aa has a 2.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.25:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.