#8C9EA0 Hex Color
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#8c9ea0 is a muted cyan with dusty blue-gray undertones, giving it an ashy, composed appearance. Its softened saturation suggests trust, wisdom, and refreshing clarity, making it useful for technology, aerospace, communication, and productivity interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or charcoal; black text achieves about 7.5:1 contrast. The hex code is #8c9ea0.
Questions about #8c9ea0
What is #8c9ea0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c9ea0 is rgb(140, 158, 160), in HSL hsl(186, 10%, 59%) and in CMYK 12%, 1%, 0%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #8c9ea0 in a palette?
#8c9ea0 pairs well with navy, charcoal, and muted warm accents such as terracotta, adding depth without overpowering its dusty cyan base; navy supports a professional feel, while terracotta brings restrained warmth and energy.
Does #8c9ea0 read as warm or cool?
#8c9ea0 reads as a cool color because its cyan cast and blue-gray undertones outweigh the slight neutrality of its muted saturation. Its gray softness keeps it composed rather than icy, making it comfortable for calm interfaces and understated visual systems.
Is #8c9ea0 readable on white or black?
#8c9ea0 has a 2.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.51:1 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.