#8CA9AB Hex Color
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Ashy and dusty with strong cyan undertones, #8ca9ab feels both refreshing and professional. This muted blue tone brings a sense of trust to communication designs and technology interfaces. Because it balances brightness with grey, the hex code #8ca9ab is a reliable choice for productivity software and aerospace projects that require a grounded, airy aesthetic.
Questions about #8ca9ab
What is #8ca9ab in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8ca9ab is rgb(140, 169, 171), in HSL hsl(184, 16%, 61%) and in CMYK 18%, 1%, 0%, 33%.
Is #8ca9ab readable on white or black?
#8ca9ab has a 2.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.37:1 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.