#8D9BA5 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #8d9ba5 is a dusty blue with a strong gray cast and medium-light value. Its restrained saturation creates a dependable, controlled feel for security, finance, healthcare, and technology branding. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or charcoal. Black text reads clearly against this color. The hex code for this color is #8d9ba5.
Questions about #8d9ba5
What is #8d9ba5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8d9ba5 is rgb(141, 155, 165), in HSL hsl(205, 12%, 60%) and in CMYK 15%, 6%, 0%, 35%.
Does #8d9ba5 read as warm or cool?
#8d9ba5 reads as a cool, muted blue-gray because its blue undertone and low saturation keep it crisp and restrained rather than warm or earthy in most digital layouts and interfaces. It suits dependable interfaces and quiet supporting accents.
What colors pair well with #8d9ba5?
Is #8d9ba5 readable on white or black?
#8d9ba5 has a 2.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.36:1 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.