#8C9CA1 Hex Color
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#8c9ca1 is a dusty, ashy cyan with strong grey desaturation. Its muted chroma makes it an excellent supporting neutral in tech or aerospace UI designs. Because it maintains strong contrast with black text, it works well for readable body copy. Pair this shade with soft terracottas or warm charcoal to prevent it from feeling too cold on the screen.
Questions about #8c9ca1
What is #8c9ca1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c9ca1 is rgb(140, 156, 161), in HSL hsl(194, 10%, 59%) and in CMYK 13%, 3%, 0%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #8c9ca1 in a design scheme?
#8c9ca1 works best when contrasted against warm, earthy tones to balance its inherent coolness. Try pairing this shade with deep charcoal for text or soft, muted terracotta to add a layer of warmth that prevents the UI from appearing overly sterile.
Is #8c9ca1 readable on white or black?
#8c9ca1 has a 2.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.38:1 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.