#8CA2A3 Hex Color
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A muted cyan-gray that reads like weathered sea glass: calm, grayed-down, and easy on the eyes. #8ca2a3 carries a soft blue-green undertone that feels restful rather than flat, which makes it a reliable base for interfaces and palettes that need a hushed, natural backdrop. It sits comfortably between blue and green, so it pairs well with warm neutrals like cream and sand, or with deeper slates for subtle contrast. Black text reads clearly on this color at roughly a 7.8:1 contrast ratio, so it works for small body text backgrounds and meets common readability standards. Use it as a dominant surface color in wellness, coastal, or minimalist designs, and let richer accents like burgundy or navy do the pointing.
Questions about #8ca2a3
What is #8ca2a3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8ca2a3 is rgb(140, 162, 163), in HSL hsl(183, 11%, 59%) and in CMYK 14%, 1%, 0%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #8ca2a3?
It pairs well with warm neutrals like cream and sand, and looks richer next to deep slate or burgundy accents.
Is #8ca2a3 a good background color?
Yes. Black text on #8ca2a3 reaches roughly a 7.8:1 contrast ratio, so it comfortably supports small body text and passes common readability standards.
What mood does #8ca2a3 convey?
It reads as calm, natural, and slightly weathered, like sea glass or faded coastal paint, which suits wellness and minimalist designs.
Is #8ca2a3 readable on white or black?
#8ca2a3 has a 2.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.81:1 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.