#8DA3C2 Hex Color
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#8da3c2 is a pastel, ashy blue with low saturation and a cool gray undertone. Its soft, steady character suits healthcare, finance, security, and technology interfaces. Use it as a supporting background with navy or warm cream, though it can look washed out beside white. The hex code #8da3c2 supports black text with about 8.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #8da3c2
What is #8da3c2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8da3c2 is rgb(141, 163, 194), in HSL hsl(215, 30%, 66%) and in CMYK 27%, 16%, 0%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #8da3c2?
#8da3c2 pairs well with navy for a grounded cool palette and warm cream for softer contrast; charcoal also supports readable text without making the pastel blue feel stark.
Is #8da3c2 warm or cool?
#8da3c2 reads as a cool, muted blue because its low saturation is balanced by a gray undertone. It creates a calm, dependable feel, making it well suited to healthcare, finance, security, and technology interfaces.
Does #8da3c2 work with black text?
#8da3c2 provides strong contrast with black text at about 8.2:1, making it suitable for readable body copy and interface labels; white text has much weaker contrast and may not meet accessibility targets.
Is #8da3c2 readable on white or black?
#8da3c2 has a 2.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.15:1 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.