#8C9CC4 Hex Color
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This cool, dusty blue feels muted and restrained, making it a reliable choice for corporate or security-focused UI designs. Because of its low saturation, #8c9cc4 works best as a supporting background color rather than a primary call to action. Pair it with crisp white or dark charcoal for maximum readability, as it maintains excellent contrast for body text. The hex code for this shade is #8c9cc4.
Questions about #8c9cc4
What is #8c9cc4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c9cc4 is rgb(140, 156, 196), in HSL hsl(223, 32%, 66%) and in CMYK 29%, 20%, 0%, 23%.
What design aesthetic does #8c9cc4 best support?
#8c9cc4 excels in professional and security-focused interfaces where a sense of stability and restraint is required. Its muted character avoids the distraction of brighter blues, allowing it to function effectively as a neutral, supportive backdrop for interface text or data.
Is #8c9cc4 readable on white or black?
#8c9cc4 has a 2.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.66:1 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.