#8C9BA6 Hex Color
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Not quite grey, not quite blue. The hex code #8c9ba6 lands in that ashy overlap: a dusty mid-tone with very low saturation. Its muted lightness reads steady and dependable, a fit for finance, healthcare, and tech interfaces. It works best as a supporting background for black text, which clears WCAG AA at about 7.4:1. Pair it with warm wood tones or deep navy so it never reads flat.
Questions about #8c9ba6
What is #8c9ba6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c9ba6 is rgb(140, 155, 166), in HSL hsl(205, 13%, 60%) and in CMYK 16%, 7%, 0%, 35%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #8c9ba6?
Warm earth tones like terracotta and olive bring out the blue in #8c9ba6, since the temperature contrast keeps the pairing from going muddy. A deep navy also works when you want a tonal, layered scheme.
Is #8c9ba6 readable on white or black?
#8c9ba6 has a 2.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.35:1 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.