#8CA2B4 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
#8ca2b4 is a dusty, ashy blue with low saturation and a cool gray undertone. Its restrained lightness suggests trust and reliability without feeling severe, making it useful for finance, healthcare, security, and technology interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or charcoal; black text reaches about 7.9:1 contrast, suitable for small body text. The hex code is #8ca2b4.
Questions about #8ca2b4
What is #8ca2b4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8ca2b4 is rgb(140, 162, 180), in HSL hsl(207, 21%, 63%) and in CMYK 22%, 10%, 0%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #8ca2b4?
#8ca2b4 pairs well with charcoal, navy, and muted terracotta, which give its pale, gray-blue base more structure and warmth. Use charcoal for text, navy for depth, and terracotta sparingly when the palette needs a grounded accent.
Is #8ca2b4 readable on white or black?
#8ca2b4 has a 2.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.94:1 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.