#8DA1BC Hex Color
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#8da1bc is a muted, dusty blue with gray undertones and a soft pastel finish. Its low saturation creates a gentle, dependable mood suited to healthcare, finance, security, and technology branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside deep navy or warm white. Black text reads clearly against it at about an 8.0:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #8da1bc.
Questions about #8da1bc
What is #8da1bc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8da1bc is rgb(141, 161, 188), in HSL hsl(214, 26%, 65%) and in CMYK 25%, 14%, 0%, 26%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #8da1bc?
Does #8da1bc read as warm or cool?
#8da1bc reads as a cool, muted blue because its gray undertones temper the hue and keep it from feeling bright or warm, even when used across large surfaces or broad layouts.
Is #8da1bc readable on white or black?
#8da1bc has a 2.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.95:1 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.