#8CA5BD Hex Color
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A muted, medium-light blue with gray undertones, #8ca5bd has a dusty pastel finish that feels gentle and dependable. The hex code #8ca5bd suits healthcare, finance, security, and spring-inspired interfaces as a supporting background tone. Pair it with charcoal for clear small text; black text achieves about 8.2:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA.
Questions about #8ca5bd
What is #8ca5bd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8ca5bd is rgb(140, 165, 189), in HSL hsl(209, 27%, 65%) and in CMYK 26%, 13%, 0%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #8ca5bd?
Is #8ca5bd warm or cool?
#8ca5bd reads as a cool blue because its gray undertones temper the color without adding noticeable yellow or red warmth. Its muted, dusty finish keeps that coolness gentle, making it feel calm and dependable rather than sharp or icy.
Is #8ca5bd readable on white or black?
#8ca5bd has a 2.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.23:1 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.