#8DA3A4 Hex Color
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#8da3a4 is a dusty cyan with heavy grey undertones, soft enough to read industrial rather than playful. Its low saturation makes it a strong supporting tone, especially under black text, which clears WCAG body-text contrast at 7.9:1. It can wash out beside pure white, so pair it with terracotta or deep navy instead.
Questions about #8da3a4
What is #8da3a4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8da3a4 is rgb(141, 163, 164), in HSL hsl(183, 11%, 60%) and in CMYK 14%, 1%, 0%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #8da3a4?
Warm accents like terracotta bring out its cool grey undertones, while charcoal or deep navy keep it grounded. Pale pastels tend to wash it out.
Is #8da3a4 readable on white or black?
#8da3a4 has a 2.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.90:1 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.