#8C9DAD Hex Color
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This dusty, mid-tone blue leans heavily into grey, offering a reserved and professional aesthetic. Because of its muted quality, #8c9dad works best as a supporting background rather than a primary focus. Pair it with crisp white or deep charcoal to maintain contrast, as the color can appear slightly flat on its own. The hex code for this ashy blue is #8c9dad.
Questions about #8c9dad
What is #8c9dad in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c9dad is rgb(140, 157, 173), in HSL hsl(209, 17%, 61%) and in CMYK 19%, 9%, 0%, 32%.
Does #8c9dad read as a warm or cool color?
The color #8c9dad is distinctly cool-toned, defined by its heavy saturation of grey which pushes it away from bright, energetic blues toward a more reserved and somber aesthetic. Its muted quality makes it feel clinical and professional rather than lively or warm.
Is #8c9dad readable on white or black?
#8c9dad has a 2.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.54:1 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.