#8DA9B7 Hex Color
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An ashy, dusty blue with very low saturation, #8da9b7 feels controlled and dependable rather than vivid. Its subdued blue-gray character suits security, finance, healthcare, and government interfaces where trust matters. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or deep navy. Black text remains highly legible, with about an 8.5:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #8da9b7.
Questions about #8da9b7
What is #8da9b7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8da9b7 is rgb(141, 169, 183), in HSL hsl(200, 23%, 64%) and in CMYK 23%, 8%, 0%, 28%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #8da9b7?
Is #8da9b7 warm or cool, and what mood does it create?
#8da9b7 reads as a cool color because its blue base and gray cast reduce warmth; its low saturation keeps that coolness restrained, creating a calm, controlled mood suited to dashboards, forms, healthcare, and institutional interfaces.
Is #8da9b7 readable on white or black?
#8da9b7 has a 2.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.49:1 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.