#8D969F Hex Color
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Ash blue is a muted, mid-weight gray-blue with barely any saturation. The hex code #8d969f reads steady and dependable, which suits finance and healthcare interfaces. It works best as a supporting tone rather than a statement color, and it can turn muddy next to pure white. Black text passes small-body contrast on it, at about 7:1.
Questions about #8d969f
What is #8d969f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8d969f is rgb(141, 150, 159), in HSL hsl(210, 9%, 59%) and in CMYK 11%, 6%, 0%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #8d969f?
#8d969f pairs well with burgundy, deep plum, and warm terracotta, which bring out its cool gray undertone. Soft creams also help when it turns muddy beside stark white.
Is #8d969f readable on white or black?
#8d969f has a 3.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.99:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.