#8DA4C5 Hex Color
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A dusty, grayed pastel blue with a cool cast. #8da4c5 carries almost no saturation, so it reads steady rather than bold. That makes it a dependable base for healthcare dashboards, finance layouts, and nautical palettes. It looks washed out next to pure white, so pair it with navy or charcoal instead. The hex code #8da4c5 holds enough contrast for small black text.
Questions about #8da4c5
What is #8da4c5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8da4c5 is rgb(141, 164, 197), in HSL hsl(215, 33%, 66%) and in CMYK 28%, 17%, 0%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #8da4c5?
It reads richest against deep navy or charcoal, because plain white washes out its gray undertone. A muted terracotta or plum accent adds warmth without breaking the soft, steady feel.
Can small text sit on a #8da4c5 background?
Yes. Black text on #8da4c5 gives about 8.2:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 that WCAG AA requires for body text. White text only reaches roughly 2.5:1, so keep light type to large display sizes.
Is #8da4c5 readable on white or black?
#8da4c5 has a 2.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.24:1 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.