#8CA4B4 Hex Color
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This muted, dusty blue carries a strong gray undertone that prevents it from appearing too saturated. Because it reads professional and secure, #8ca4b4 works well as a supporting background tone for financial or tech interfaces. Pair this hex code with crisp charcoal or warm off-white to keep it from looking washed out, as black text remains highly readable against it.
Questions about #8ca4b4
What is #8ca4b4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8ca4b4 is rgb(140, 164, 180), in HSL hsl(204, 21%, 63%) and in CMYK 22%, 9%, 0%, 29%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #8ca4b4?
This color works best when anchored by high-contrast neutrals like charcoal or crisp white to prevent it from looking washed out. Because #8ca4b4 contains strong gray undertones, it also complements soft, warm-toned metallics or muted terracottas for a balanced, modern palette.
Is #8ca4b4 readable on white or black?
#8ca4b4 has a 2.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.08:1 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.